Issue ID | 615432 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10178435 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | CHRYSLER |
Model | 300 |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 05/01/07 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*- the contact stated he took his 2006 m300 for service at his local dealership. While driving the vehicle completely lost power. He began to smell smoke in the passinger compartment of the vehicle. He got out the vehicle he notice flames coming from the back where the battery is located. He contacted the local fire dept. The contact believes that his vehicle was not serviced correctly. No police report was taken. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MOBILE, AL |
VIN pattern | 2C3KA43R76HXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 12/09/05 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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Dealer's name | CHUCK STEVEN AUTOMOTIVE |
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