NHTSA Complaint #987217 — 1988 MERCURY SABLE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 987217 |
| Vehicle | 1988 MERCURY SABLE |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
VEHICLE PARKED IN PARKING LOT, BURST INTO FLAMES DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION. *AK
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