# 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `717626` · 2009-04-24 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHRYSLER
- **Model:** TOWN AND COUNTRY
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 90,000
## Narrative
I HAVE A 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY (90,000 MILES). AFTER NORMAL DRIVING AND PARKING ,CAR WOULD NOT START. I FOUND OUT LATER THAT THE STARTER HAD AN INTERNAL SHORT. IT DESTROYED THE BATTERY AND MELTED THE STARTER HOUSING,CONCERNED THAT IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR FIRE!!!.(PICTURES AVAILABLE, HAD TO RETURN CORE TO AUTO PARTS STORE). *TR
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