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1998 VOLVO 770 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
fire · 276982 · 2001-02-22
Vehicle
Make VOLVO
Model 770
Year 1998
Manufacturer Volvo Trucks North America
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Severity
Deaths 0
Injured 0
Fire Yes
Crash No
Police report No
Medical attention No
Vehicle towed No
Narrative THE DASH CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO DEFECT IN THE DIMMER SWITCH WIRING SYSTEM, THE SYSTEM IS INSTALLED WITH 30 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER WHICH WILL OVERHEAT WIRES. *MJS
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