NHTSA Complaint #983848 — 1989 FORD FESTIVA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Complaint Details

ODI Number	983848
Vehicle	1989 FORD FESTIVA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date Filed	April 29, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

AFTER PARKING, MOMENTS LATER FOUND FLAMES IN INTERIOR AND UNDER HOOD, NO PRIOR WARNING. *AK

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