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2006 DODGE CHARGER — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fire · 835132 · 2011-01-06

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
CHARGER
Year
2006
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Miles at failure
80,000
Speed
40 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 2006 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE BEING EMITTION FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED AND SAW FIRE SPARKS FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHTS AROUND THE WIRING; THE FIRE WAS WORKING ITS WAY UP TO THE MOTOR AND REST OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND DROVE HOME. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO SENT A REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT; THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE AND COULD OFFER NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10374909
Machine
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