NHTSA Complaint #518533 — 1987 FORD ESCORT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Complaint Details

ODI Number	518533
Vehicle	1987 FORD ESCORT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Date of Incident	June 1, 1997
Date Filed	June 27, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

ALTERNATOR CAUGHT FIRE.

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