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1996 DODGE INTREPID — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

fire · 143895 · 1998-10-28

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
INTREPID
Year
1996
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Speed
55 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH THE INSIDE OF THE CAR GOT SMOKY AND OBSTRUCUED THE CONSUMER'S VIEW. CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO REALIZE THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE THAT HAD STARTED BEHIND THE BACK SEAT, CAUSING NONE OF THE LIGHTS TO FUNCTION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
829647
Machine
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