# 1997 DODGE STRATUS — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
> NHTSA complaint `183009` · 1999-11-08 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** STRATUS
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
UPON BEING STRUCK IN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL, NEAR THE BATTERY, MY CAR BURSTED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL ANOTHER 200 FEET DESIPITE VARIOUS METHODS  OF  APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES.  I THEN DEPLOYED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP UNTIL THE POWER  CUT OFF AND THE  FINALLY DIED.
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