NHTSA Complaint #800061 — 1983 FORD MUSTANG ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Complaint Details

ODI Number	800061
Vehicle	1983 FORD MUSTANG
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	March 28, 1996
Date Filed	July 26, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED FOR SEVERAL. SOURCE ELECTRICAL

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