# 2014 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY — SEATS
> NHTSA complaint `1164053` · 2015-03-09 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHRYSLER
- **Model:** TOWN AND COUNTRY
- **Year:** 2014
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SEATS
- **Miles at failure:** 26,600
- **Speed:** 20 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I  DETECTED A BURNING SMELL.  I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER MY LEGS. I LIFTED MY LEG AND SAW A GLOWING HEATING COIL IN THE SEAT.  I TURNED OFF THE HEATED SEAT SWITCH AND  PULLED TO THE CURB TO FURTHER CHECK OUT THE SITUATION.  I REALIZED THE SMOKE/FIRE HAD STOPPED AND DROVE TO A PARKING AREA AND CHECKED THE SEAT AGAIN.  THE DANGER SEEMED PAST SO I WENT TO DINNER. MY WIFE AND I   RETURNED HOME  WITH THE SEAT HEATER OFF. THE  NEXT MORNING THE  DEALER WAS CALLED AND THE CAR TAKEN TO THE SERVICE CENTER.  *TR
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