NHTSA Complaint #743288 — 1996 DODGE CARAVAN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	743288
Vehicle	1996 DODGE CARAVAN
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Date Filed	April 9, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

WHEN INTERIOR LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON, USING THE DIMMER SWITCH SETTING, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING, THE DIMMER SWITCH STARTS TO BURN, INTERIOR LIGHTS DIM AND GO OFF AND ON, AND A ELECTRICAL FIRE SMELL FILLS THE VEHICLE.

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