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2007 DODGE CHARGER — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

fire · 1678196 · 2020-07-20

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
CHARGER
Year
2007
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Miles at failure
162,548
Speed
35 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

I WAS đRIVING MY CAR WHEN I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I PULLED INTO HARDEES PARKING LOT. LOOKED AT THE ODOMETER. CAR TEMPERATURE WAS NORMAL. I TURN THE ENGINE OFF. WAITED A FEW SECONDS WHEN I NOTICED HEAVY WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I GRABBED MY PURSE AND EXITED THE CAR. I CALLED 911 WHILE ON THE PHONE FLAMES STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. DRIVER SIDE UNDER IN FRONT OF THE TIRE IS WHERE THE FLAMES STARTED. I TOOK A PHOTO

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11340312
Machine
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