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2003 DODGE NEON — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH

fire · 510657 · 2004-12-08

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
NEON
Year
2003
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Miles at failure
42,000

Severity

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

Narrative

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE BY TURNING OFF THE TURN SIGNALS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10103382
Machine
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