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2003 DODGE DURANGO — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fire · 686611 · 2008-09-04

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
DURANGO
Year
2003
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Miles at failure
93,000

Severity

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

Narrative

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE WIRE HARNESS FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER BECOMES TOO HOT AND MELTS THE TWO CONNECTING WIRES. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWO OR THREE TIMES, BUT STILL PERSISTS AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO BECOME VERY HOT. THE CONTACT HAS PAID OVER A $100 FOR EACH REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE AND IT MUST BE REPAIRED EVERY TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10240949
Machine
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