NHTSA Complaint #854191 — 1997 DODGE CARAVAN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING issue reported to NHTSA
Fire Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 854191 |
| Vehicle | 1997 DODGE CARAVAN |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| 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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