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1997 DODGE STRATUS — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fire · 549318 · 2005-08-12

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
STRATUS
Year
1997
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Miles at failure
110,000

Severity

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

Narrative

DT: CONTACT'S WIFE WENT INTO WALMART AND 15 MINUTES LATER 1997, DODGE, STRATUS CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE PARKING LOT. THE ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE HOOD, POSSIBLY AROUND THE BATTERY BOX OR THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THIS HAPPENED ON JUNE 5, 2005. THE ONLY PROBLEM THE CONTACT HAD WITH THE CAR PRIOR TO TTHE FIRE WAS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAMING ON SOMETIMES. THE CAR HAS CRUISE CONTROL, AND ELECTRIC WINDOWS.*AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10132629
Machine
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