# 1997 CHRYSLER LHS — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
> NHTSA complaint `123274` · 1998-11-13 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHRYSLER
- **Model:** LHS
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
## Narrative
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH  MUFFLER.MUFFLER GETS SO HOT, THAT IT BURNS THE METAL UNDER THE CAR WHICH, IN TURN, BURNS THE RUBBER UNDER THE REAR SEATS.  WHEN THE CONSUMER TOUCHED THE MUFFLER, IT BURNT HIS HAND.  IN ADDITION, IT CAUSED THE REAR SEATS TO GET VERY WARM/HOT.  THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.  *AK
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