NHTSA Complaint #8011522 — 1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8011522
Vehicle	1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Date of Incident	June 11, 2002
Date Filed	June 11, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE UNDER HOOD AND INSIDE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER PARKED CAR, AND FIRE STARTED DROPPING FROM DASHBOARD, ENTIRE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

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