# 1996 DODGE CARAVAN — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `199705` · 2000-03-01 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** CARAVAN
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
## Narrative
A FIRE STARTED IN THE A/C VENT BY THE STEERING WHEEL, FROM WHICH FLAMES CAME OUT AND ENGULFED THE CAR.   ALSO, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED.  VEHICLE  SHUT OFF. VEHICLE HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN SERVICED FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.  *AK *ML
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