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2000 DODGE CARAVAN — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

1 injured · 641402 · 2007-10-09

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
CARAVAN
Year
2000
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Miles at failure
91,000
Speed
55 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT, THE HEATER VENT WAS POSITIONED DIRECTLY ON HER ARM. THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURN ON THE BACK OF HER RIGHT ARM THE NEXT DAY AND FELT THAT THE HEATER CAUSED THE BURN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 91,200. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PHOTOS OF THE BURNS. UPDATED 11/26/07 *TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10205237
Machine
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