# 1996 DODGE CARAVAN — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
> NHTSA complaint `155223` · 1999-06-17 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** CARAVAN
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
## Narrative
CATALYTIC CONVERTER OVERHEATED, CAUSING THE WIRES TO MELT, SHORT OUT AND EVENTUALY CATCH 0N FIRE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.  *AK  CONSUMER ADDS VEHICLE SMELLED OF FUEL FROM DAY VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED.  THE BRAKES FAIL CONSTANTLY.  LEAKY O-RINGS CAUSED FIRE.  *TT
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