NHTSA Complaint #818088 — 1986 FORD CROWN VICTORIA

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	818088
Vehicle	1986 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Date of Incident	October 15, 1997
Date Filed	October 31, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA. THE MANUFACTURER HAD AN INVESTIGATOR OUT TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. *AK

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