# 1999 DODGE STRATUS — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
> NHTSA complaint `325879` · 2001-12-11 · 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:** STRATUS
- **Year:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, AND WHEN  APPLYING  BRAKES CONSUMER SMELT BRAKES BURNING.  WHEN CONSUMER STOPPED AND LOOKED BRAKES WERE ON FIRE.ALSO,   STEERING COLUMN  LOCKED.  PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
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