NHTSA Complaint #815731 — 1989 FORD TAURUS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 815731 |
| Vehicle | 1989 FORD TAURUS |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING, TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING AND CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER STATE THE CAUSE OF FIRE WAS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK
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