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2001 DODGE DURANGO — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

fire · 555478 · 2005-09-22

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
DURANGO
Year
2001
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Miles at failure
80,000

Severity

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

Narrative

DT: ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2001 UNDERNEATH THE CONSOLE IN THE FRONT SEAT ROW THE WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. ONE COULD SEE THE SMOKE COMING FROM THE PLASTIC PIECE. THERE WAS NO FOREWARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS OFF, AND THERE WERE NO KEYS IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING FOR THIRTY MINUTES. CONTACTED THE DEALER, THEY SAID INSURANCE COMPANY SHOULD BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10137273
Machine
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