NHTSA Complaint #830451 — 1996 FORD CONTOUR

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	830451
Vehicle	1996 FORD CONTOUR
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Date of Incident	October 24, 1998
Date Filed	November 9, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

HAD HEADLIGHTS ON & NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM DASHBOARD. THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAD SHORTED OUT. TOOK TO DEALER & CALLED MANUFACTURER INFORMED OWNER'S FAULT FOR ELECTRICAL SHORT & FIRE. WILL NOT REPAIR DEFECT. *AK

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