# 1997 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `634372` · 2007-08-14 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** GRAND CARAVAN
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 176,000
- **Speed:** 65 mph
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN.  WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE.  THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO CONTAIN THE FLAMES TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BEFORE EXTINGUISHING THE FIRE.  A POLICE AND FIRE REPORT WAS FILED.  THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 176,000.
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