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1992 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

fire · 171807 · 1999-09-20

Vehicle

Make
CHRYSLER
Model
TOWN AND COUNTRY
Year
1992
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Severity

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

Narrative

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY APPROXIMATELY 60MPH CLUTCH PLATE ON THE A/C COMPRESSOR FROZE UP, AND THE SERPENTINE BELT CONTINUED TO RUB ON THE COMPRESSOR UNTIL IT BURSTED INTO FLAMES *AK.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
848054
Machine
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