NHTSA Complaint #978443 — 1991 MERCURY TOPAZ

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	978443
Vehicle	1991 MERCURY TOPAZ
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	January 19, 1996
Date Filed	January 30, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

AN ELECTRICAL FIRE CAUSED BY THE WIRING IN THE IGNITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

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