# 2008 DODGE AVENGER — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `860012` · 2011-06-04 · 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:** AVENGER
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 76,000
## Narrative
ON TUESDAY MAY 31,2011 AT 8:00 AM I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MINS WHEN I APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT.  I TURNED THE A/C ON AND NOTICED A PLASTIC SMELL.  I TURNED INTO THE GAS STATION TO INVESTIGATE.  IN LESS THAN TWO MINUTES MY ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS IN FLAMES.   THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL THAT COULD HAVE PREVENTED THIS.  DODGE IS RESPONSIBLE!  *TR
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