# 1990 DODGE CARAVAN — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
> NHTSA complaint `5777` · 1995-03-21 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** CARAVAN
- **Year:** 1990
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM LEFT SIDE PANEL, PULLED TO SIDE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE, FIRE DEPT SUSPECT ELECTRICAL FIRE IN REAR HEATER CONTROL.  TT
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