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1999 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

fire · 393289 · 2003-02-10

Vehicle

Make
CHRYSLER
Model
TOWN AND COUNTRY
Year
1999
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Miles at failure
41,000
Speed
20 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

DRIVER'S SEAT ON OUR 1999 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY IGNITED AS A RESULT OF THE SEAT HEATER MALFUNCTIONING. IT BURNES A HOLE THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT AND SINGED MY WIFE'S PANTS.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10005594
Machine
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