NHTSA Complaint #854191 — 1997 DODGE CARAVAN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	854191
Vehicle	1997 DODGE CARAVAN
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date of Incident	November 11, 1999
Date Filed	December 20, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NC

Consumer Description

FOR NO APPARENT REASON, WHILE THE VAN WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE IGNITION OFF, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VAN HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES BEFORE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT THE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. VAN WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

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