NHTSA Complaint #979131 — 1996 DODGE DAKOTA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	979131
Vehicle	1996 DODGE DAKOTA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date of Incident	February 4, 1996
Date Filed	February 13, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AK

Consumer Description

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AFTER PARKED FOR OVER AN HOUR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

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