NHTSA Complaint #986193 — 1989 FORD TAURUS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 986193 |
| Vehicle | 1989 FORD TAURUS |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | PA |
Consumer Description
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN OFF IGNITION, GEAR IN PARK POSITION, SUDDENLY SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDERHOOD IN AREA OF STEERING COLUMN, EXACT CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
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