NHTSA Complaint #857689 — 1996 DODGE CARAVAN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	857689
Vehicle	1996 DODGE CARAVAN
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	February 27, 2000
Date Filed	March 1, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MD

Consumer Description

A FIRE STARTED IN THE A/C VENT BY THE STEERING WHEEL, FROM WHICH FLAMES CAME OUT AND ENGULFED THE CAR. ALSO, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED. VEHICLE SHUT OFF. VEHICLE HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN SERVICED FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *AK *ML

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