NHTSA Complaint #879791 — 1996 DODGE STRATUS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	879791
Vehicle	1996 DODGE STRATUS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	January 22, 2001
Date Filed	February 5, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AL

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. THEN, STOPPED ON SIDE, OPENED HOOD, AND SAW FLAMES COMING FROM ENGINE. AFTER EXTINGUISHING FIRE SAW THAT ALL WIRES WERE BURNED. *AK

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