# 2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `1486301` · 2018-07-27 · 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:** PACIFICA
- **Year:** 2018
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 8,500
## Narrative
MALFUNCTION OF THE HANDS FREE POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENER CAUSED SUFFICIENT HEAT BUILDUP TO IGNITE AN OPEN FLAME IN THE PLASTIC CLADDING MATERIAL UNDER THE BODY OF THE CAR.  VEHICLE WAS PARKED (AND HAD BEEN FOR SEVERAL HOURS PRIOR).  THE AREA DIRECTLY BELOW THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WAS COMPLETELY MELTED AWAY.  PHOTOS OF THE DAMAGED AREA ARE ATTACHED. *TT *DT   *BF  *TR *BF    UPDATED 10/2/18*JB  UPDATED *BF.  *TR*JB *DT*JB
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