NHTSA Complaint #808733 — 1988 FORD MUSTANG
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 808733 |
| Vehicle | 1988 FORD MUSTANG |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | IL |
Consumer Description
WHILE PARKED, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE STEERING COLUMN TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
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