# 1996 DODGE CARAVAN — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
> NHTSA complaint `224774` · 2000-08-11 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** CARAVAN
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
## Narrative
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 60MPH ON  HIGHWAY.  A MOTORIST WAS HUNKING  HORN TO GET  CONSUMER'S ATTENTION.  WHEN LOOKING THOUGH THE REARVIEW MIRRIOR HE SAW BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH  VEHICLE.   CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE SHOULDERS  OF THE ROAD, AND HE/ HIS FAMILY JUMPED OUT OF  VEHICLE.  WHEN OPENING THE HOOD  FLAMES CAME BURSTING OUT.   VEHICLE BURNED TO A CRISP, AND WAS TOTALED.  *AK
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