NHTSA Complaint #6900993 — 1997 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	6900993
Vehicle	1997 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Date of Incident	August 29, 2000
Date Filed	April 26, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IL

Consumer Description

CONSUMER STARTED TO SMELL BURNING WIRES, THE BATTERY WAS SITTING ON TWO WIRES OF WIRING HARNESS AND CAUSED WIRES TO SHORT OUT, CLAIM 13-7061-575. *SLC

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