# 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `786807` · 2010-05-11 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** GRAND CARAVAN
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 170,000
- **Speed:** 7 mph
## Narrative
WHILE GOING TO PICK MY CHILDREN UP FROM SCHOOL, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED GOING OFF BY THEMSELVES AND THE RADIO STARTED CHANGING CHANNELS. THE VAN QUIT AND SMOKE BEGAN TO COME FROM OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. UPON OPENING THE HOOD, NOTICED A FIRE ON WIRES BELOW. FIRE WAS PUT OUT BUT CHILDREN WERE IN THE VAN. *TR
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*