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2004 DODGE DURANGO — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fire · 687315 · 2008-09-09

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
DURANGO
Year
2004
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Miles at failure
80,000

Severity

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

Narrative

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PUBLIC PARKING LOT, IT ERUPTED INTO FLAMES. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS OR INJURIES. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT MARSHALL STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS ELECTRICAL DUE TO DEFECTIVE WIRING WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 80,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10241444
Machine
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