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2011 DODGE CHARGER — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

fire · 1035243 · 2014-01-29

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
CHARGER
Year
2011
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Miles at failure
51,000
Speed
55 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEAD LIGHT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS HAD MELTED AND SHORTED OUT THE BULB. THE DEALER STATED THAT BOTH THE WIRING HARNESS AND THE BULB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10561965
Machine
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