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2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY LWB — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

fire · 1165794 · 2015-03-15

Vehicle

Make
CHRYSLER
Model
TOWN AND COUNTRY LWB
Year
2006
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Miles at failure
96,000

Severity

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

Narrative

THE MAP LIGHT BULBS MADE INCOMPLETE ELECTRICAL CONTACT. THIS CAUSED ARCHING BETWEEN THE CONTACTS ON BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE MAP LIGHTS. THE PLASTIC THEN MELTED AND RESULTED IN A FIRE INSIDE THE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (OEM WAGONER PART NO. J5-PC579). *TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10694377
Machine
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