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2004 DODGE DURANGO — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

fire · 712579 · 2009-03-18

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
DURANGO
Year
2004
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
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. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR AN HOUR OR SO, IT CAUGHT FIRE. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION, IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR WAS THE POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS IN THE PROCESS OF INVESTIGATING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES AND A REPORT FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, WHICH BOTH DESCRIBE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 80,000. UPDATED 04-14-09 *BF UPDATED 04/15/09. *JB

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10262223
Machine
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