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2005 DODGE MAGNUM — SEATS

fire · 675526 · 2008-06-25

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
MAGNUM
Year
2005
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SEATS
Miles at failure
80,000

Severity

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

Narrative

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE. NEIGHBOR NOTICED SMOKE AND NOISE FROM CAR. PUT FIRE OUT WITH HOSE. I AM AN AUTOMOTIVE FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER ASSIGNED TO DO FIRE CAUSE AND ORIGIN. ORIGIN WAS TRACED TO A FAULTY SEAT HEATER ON DRIVER SEAT. SEAT MATERIAL PERFORMED AS DESIGNED. EVIDENCE WAS NOT COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY FIRE. MY OFFICE # IS THE ONE LISTED ON THIS COMPLAINT FORM. I SPECIALIZE IN AUTOMOTIVE FIRE ANALYSIS. OK TO CONTACT IF REQUIRED. *TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10232269
Machine
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