NHTSA Complaint #979766 — 1989 FORD TAURUS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 979766 |
| Vehicle | 1989 FORD TAURUS |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NC |
Consumer Description
STEERING COLUMN STARTED TO CATCH FIRE, IT STARTED SMOKING FROM THE DASH BOARD SO THE OWNER JUMP OUT THE CAR AND TOOK THE BATTERY OUT HAD THE CAR WORKED ON. *AK
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