NHTSA Complaint #8008544 — 1995 PETERBILT 379
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 8008544 |
| Vehicle | 1995 PETERBILT 379 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CO |
Consumer Description
TRUCK WAS PARK INSIDE OF A PARKING LOT. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.THERE WAS A RUBBING BETWEEN MAIN WIRE ON STARTER AND ALTERNATOR RUBBED AGAINST ABRAIDED FUEL LINE, WEARING A HOLE IN IT, STARTING A FIRE. *AK