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2001 DODGE INTREPID — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

fire · 664417 · 2008-04-04

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
INTREPID
Year
2001
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Miles at failure
95,000
Speed
55 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG AND NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. HE PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE EXPLODED. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WOULD COST $5,000 TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VIN, PURCHASE, DATE, AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 95,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10223385
Machine
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