NHTSA Complaint #526181 — 1989 FORD BRONCO

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	526181
Vehicle	1989 FORD BRONCO
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	March 3, 1994
Date Filed	February 5, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IL

Consumer Description

WIRING HARNESS HAS OVERHEATED AND BURNED SEVERAL TIMES CAUSING ALTERNATOR AND OTHER COMPONENTS TO BURN AND MELT AS WELL.

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