NHTSA Complaint #986925 — 1987 FORD TAURUS

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	986925
Vehicle	1987 FORD TAURUS
Component	EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Date of Incident	April 12, 1996
Date Filed	July 16, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

THE VEHICEL CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE DUE TPO THE AIR CONDITIONER. PLEASE DESCRIBE.

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