NHTSA Complaint #8022085 — 1998 MERCURY SABLE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8022085
Vehicle	1998 MERCURY SABLE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 1, 2002
Date Filed	November 4, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

WHILE EXITING VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT TWENTY MINUTES, VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. THERE WERE NO WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

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