NHTSA Complaint #802828 — 1991 MERCURY TOPAZ

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	802828
Vehicle	1991 MERCURY TOPAZ
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	September 1, 1996
Date Filed	September 24, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN.*AK

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