# 1998 DODGE CARAVAN — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
> NHTSA complaint `641558` · 2007-10-10 · 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:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- **Miles at failure:** 148,000
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE CARAVAN.  AFTER PARKING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES RISING FROM UNDER THE HOOD.  WHILE INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, THE DRIVER FELT HEAT UNDERNEATH HER FEET.  THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE AND LABELED AS DESTROYED.  THE FUEL PUMP AND RADIATOR WERE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED.  THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER.  THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN.  THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 148,000.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*