# 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `827598` · 2010-11-26 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** ODYSSEY
- **Year:** 2007
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 68,265
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
THE ALTERNATOR FROZE UP CAUSING THE BELT TO SLIP AND GENERATE HEAT.  A BURNING SMELL WAS THE FIRST DETECTION OF A PROBLEM.  THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT CAME ON IN THE DASH.  AS A PRECAUTION, THE CAR WAS RETURNED HOME.  THE PLASTIC CASING ON THE ALTERNATOR CAUGHT FIRE.  THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED WITH WATER IMMEDIATELY.  THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND RESPONDED TO CONFIRM THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED.  THE PART WAS REPLACED. *TR
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