NHTSA Complaint #985664 — 1980 FORD MUSTANG
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 985664 |
| Vehicle | 1980 FORD MUSTANG |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
DRIVING VEHICLE, NOTICED A PLUME OF SMOKE & BAD SMELL COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN & REAR OF VEHICLE, FIRE HAD BURNED THRU THE REAR SEAT FROM MUFFLER AREA, *AK
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