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2011 DODGE CHALLENGER — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

fire · 902806 · 2012-01-31

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
CHALLENGER
Year
2011
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Miles at failure
500
Speed
65 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDER THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACT WHO SENT AN ENGINEER TO FURTHER INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 500. UPDATED 03/06/12*LJ UPDATED 03/16/12

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10446064
Machine
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