NHTSA Complaint #962226 — 1989 MERCURY SABLE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 962226 |
| Vehicle | 1989 MERCURY SABLE |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | PA |
Consumer Description
WIRING IN STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT ON FIRE, REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH BOX AND WIRES. TT
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