# 2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `1575274` · 2019-06-15 · 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 PLUG-IN HYBRID
- **Year:** 2018
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Miles at failure:** 9,000
## Narrative
PHEV VAN WAS CHARGING OVERNIGHT WHILE PLUGGED INTO HOUSE OUTLET (110V) USING MANUFACTURER SUPPLIED CHARGING CABLE.  AT AROUND 7 AM WE HEARD AN EXPLOSION AND FOUND THE VAN BURNING IN OUR DRIVEWAY.  VEHICLE WAS QUICKLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES.  FIRE TRUCK PUT IT OUT AFTER ARRIVING (~5-6 MINUTES, I THINK).  NO ONE WAS INJURED, IN OR NEAR THE CAR WHEN IT HAPPENED.    A NEST CAMERA ACROSS THE STREET SHOWED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SMOKING PRIOR TO THE EXPLOSION. *BF*JB *DT *DT*DT    INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*JB  *TR
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