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

fire1 injured · 424694 · 2003-08-13

Vehicle

Make
CHRYSLER
Model
TOWN AND COUNTRY
Year
1999
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

DRIVER BEGAN TO SMELL SMOKE WHILE TRAVELING WITH SEAT HEATER ON. DRIVER'S LEGS BEGAN TO BURN FROM THE SEAT, AND TURNED THE SEAT HEATER OFF. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10033787
Machine
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