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1997 DODGE PICKUP — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

fire · 701668 · 2008-12-29

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
PICKUP
Year
1997
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Speed
35 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 1997 DODGE PICKUP. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL AND THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND ATTEMPTED TO MAKE THE REPAIR; HOWEVER, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED AND REMAINED ON. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06E026000 COMPONENT: EXTERIOR LIGHTING IS RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE FAIULRE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10253089
Machine
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