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2006 DODGE SPRINTER 3500 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

fire · 923531 · 2012-06-18

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
SPRINTER 3500
Year
2006
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Miles at failure
31,040
Speed
50 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

WHILE DRIVING, ON HIGHWAY SAW SMOKE COMING FROM RIGHT SIDE OF DASH, PULLED OVER, FLAMES OBSERVED, USED FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT FIRE UNDER DASH. ENTIRE WIRING LOOM FOR DASH AND ENGINE WERE DESTROYED. $16000+ DAMAGE, MANUFACTURER TOOK 3+ MONTHS TO PROVIDE HARNESS. *TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10462099
Machine
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