NHTSA Complaint #978689 — 1990 DODGE CARAVAN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	978689
Vehicle	1990 DODGE CARAVAN
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Date Filed	February 5, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICE SMOKE COMING THROUGH VENT, THEN SUDDENLY FLAMES CAME FROM VENT, FIRE DEPT. SUSPECT FRONT ELECTRICAL SYS. WIRING HARNESS AS CULPRIT. TT

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