NHTSA Complaint #509613 — 1983 FORD ESCORT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 509613 |
| Vehicle | 1983 FORD ESCORT |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. (FIRST VEHICLE ON 601624, 601627)
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