# 1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
> NHTSA complaint `198628` · 2000-02-22 · General Motors, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHEVROLET
- **Model:** ASTRO
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** General Motors, LLC
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
## Narrative
THE ROUTING OF THE WIRING HARNESS INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY WAS PLACED AGAINST THE HEATSINK ON THE REAR OF THE RADIO ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE INSULATION TO BURN TO CAUSE A TOTAL LOSS OF THIS VEHICLE.  CONTACT JOHN A. REUTTER AT SUPERIOR INVESTIGATIONS 727-848-3923 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND PICTURES.  *AK
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