NHTSA Complaint #540950 — 1989 FORD AEROSTAR

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

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	540950
Vehicle	1989 FORD AEROSTAR
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Date of Incident	June 10, 1997
Date Filed	September 17, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

3 ALTERNATOR FIRES. (QCAW)

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