# 2004 DODGE DURANGO — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
> NHTSA complaint `651607` · 2007-12-31 · 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:** DURANGO
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- **Miles at failure:** 49,800
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO.  THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD CAUSED BY A BATTERY CABLE.  THE FAILURE WAS IDENTICAL TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V578000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES) AND SAFETY RECALL NUMBER D40 ISSUED BY DAIMLER CHRYSLER.  THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THROUGH AN INSURANCE CLAIM.  DAIMLER CHRYSLER SENT AN INDEPENDENT CLAIMS ADJUSTER, WHO TOOK A REPORT OF THE INCIDENT.  ON DECEMBER 17, 2007, THE MANUFACTURER SENT THE CONTACT A RESPONSE VIA MAIL THAT DENIED CLAIM FOR ANY SORT OF REPAIR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE RECALL.  THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST IN DAMAGES WAS $1,870 PLUS TOWING.  A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.  THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,800 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49,900.  UPDATED 01/29/08  *BF
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*