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1992 TOYOTA 4RUNNER — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

fire · 520453 · 2005-02-07

Vehicle

Make
TOYOTA
Model
4RUNNER
Year
1992
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Miles at failure
165,964
Speed
15 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION. FIRE INSPECTOR/INVESTIGATOR REPORTS FINDING ELECTRICAL CHARGE THAT HAPPENED IN BUNDLE OF WIRES LEADING TO HEATER CONTROLS "LEAVING NOTHING MORE THAN THE END OF THE FUSED WIRES THAT WERE CONNECTED TO IT." TOYOTA 4RUNNER WAS QUICKLY AND COMPLETELY ON FIRE DUE TO AN "ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND/OR SHORT.*JB

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10110020
Machine
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