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1999 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

fire · 357958 · 2002-06-15

Vehicle

Make
CHRYSLER
Model
TOWN AND COUNTRY
Year
1999
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Speed
25 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

THE LARGE (1.5IN.) BUNDLE OF WIRES THAT GOES FROM THE BATTERY/FUSE BOX TO THE STARTER/OTHER PLACES...GOES THROUGH A CUTOUT IN THE BOTTOM/FRONT OF THE VEHICLE THIS BUNDLE RUBS WITH VIBRATION UNTILL THE INSULATION IS GONE. SHORT CAUSES THE FIRE. MY BROTHER'S VAN IS BUILT THE SAME WAY.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
763102
Machine
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