NHTSA Complaint #877832 — 1985 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR issue reported to NHTSA
Fire 1 Injury
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 877832 |
| Vehicle | 1985 LINCOLN TOWN CAR |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | WI |
Consumer Description
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN STEERING COLUMN EXPLODED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER ,AND POURED SNOW ON IT TO TAKE FIRE OUT. *AK
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