NHTSA Complaint #801951 — 1992 MERCURY TOPAZ

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	801951
Vehicle	1992 MERCURY TOPAZ
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	August 19, 1996
Date Filed	September 6, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR (7) HOURS IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN.*AK

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