NHTSA Complaint #867611 — 1996 DODGE CARAVAN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	867611
Vehicle	1996 DODGE CARAVAN
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	June 1, 1998
Date Filed	August 11, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 60MPH ON HIGHWAY. A MOTORIST WAS HUNKING HORN TO GET CONSUMER'S ATTENTION. WHEN LOOKING THOUGH THE REARVIEW MIRRIOR HE SAW BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE SHOULDERS OF THE ROAD, AND HE/ HIS FAMILY JUMPED OUT OF VEHICLE. WHEN OPENING THE HOOD FLAMES CAME BURSTING OUT. VEHICLE BURNED TO A CRISP, AND WAS TOTALED. *AK

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