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2007 DODGE CALIBER — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

fire · 1158323 · 2015-02-18

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
CALIBER
Year
2007
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Miles at failure
117,344

Severity

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

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT ACTIVATED, THERE WAS A BURNING SENSATION TO THE REAR AREA. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE HEATED SEAT BURNED AND WAS SMOLDERING AND BURNED THE CONTACT'S JACKET. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,344.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10684065
Machine
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