NHTSA Complaint #741016 — 1994 FORD EXPLORER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	741016
Vehicle	1994 FORD EXPLORER
Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 30, 2000
Date Filed	February 26, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	AR

Consumer Description

DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF HEATING SYSTEM CAUGHT FIRE TWICE FROM PINE NEEDLES COLLECTING AROUND THE HEATING APPARATUS UNDER THE HOOD. *AK

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