# 1989 DODGE CARAVAN — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
> NHTSA complaint `340541` · 2002-03-25 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** CARAVAN
- **Year:** 1989
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
- **Speed:** 65 mph
## Narrative
WE WERE DRIVING ON RT 1 IN SMRNA DELAWARE AND IT FELT LIKE THE ENGINE LOST COMPRESSION. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TURNED OFF THE VAN GOT OUT AND SAW FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED ON 3/17/2002 AT 8/30 PM  WITHIN MINUTES THE VEHICLE WAS FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK
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