# 1996 DODGE STRATUS — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
> NHTSA complaint `272238` · 2001-02-05 · 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:** STRATUS
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
- **Speed:** 50 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH  VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. THEN, STOPPED ON  SIDE, OPENED  HOOD, AND SAW FLAMES COMING FROM  ENGINE. AFTER  EXTINGUISHING  FIRE SAW THAT ALL WIRES WERE BURNED. *AK
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