# 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `443797` · 2003-12-04 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MITSUBISHI
- **Model:** ECLIPSE
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 25,121
## Narrative
THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK,  AND THE KEY WAS TAKEN OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER NOTICED BLACK SMOKE AND LARGE FLAMES. UNDETERMINED CAUSE.  DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.    *PH
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