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1999 DODGE INTREPID — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

fire · 378746 · 2002-10-04

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
INTREPID
Year
1999
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Speed
65 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. ME AND MY PASSANGER HAD TO JUMP FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. CAR STOPPED DOWN ROAD ON ITS OWN. IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THE CAR IS TO BE DETERMINED ELECTRICAL FIRE, BUT IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. MR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
768105
Machine
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