# 1997 DODGE INTREPID — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `280554` · 2001-03-16 · 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:** INTREPID
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
## Narrative
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER CAUSED A FIRE, MOLDINGS AND BACK SEAT  WERE BURNED. *AK  SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE NOTICED 10 MINUTES AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE.  *YH
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