NHTSA Complaint #840595 — 1998 FORD TAURUS

INTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	840595
Vehicle	1998 FORD TAURUS
Component	INTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	June 20, 1999
Date Filed	June 21, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WY

Consumer Description

THERE WAS A FIRE WITHIN THE TRUNK WHEN SLEEPING BAG CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER PUT THE FIRE OUT. HOWEVER, SMOKE CAUSED ALOT OF DAMAGE. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

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