NHTSA Complaint #523035 — 1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	523035
Vehicle	1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Date of Incident	June 3, 1997
Date Filed	August 29, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MS

Consumer Description

ALTERNATOR FAILURES CAUSING TO VEHICLE FIRES; THE LAST ONE RESULTED IN TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE.

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