| Issue ID | 555322 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10132085 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | CHRYSLER |
| Model | SEBRING |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 19/07/05 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: vehicle caught on fire. It burned the antenna. Vehicle was towed to dealer. A representative was sent to find out what happened. She did not know if she should get it fixed or leave it as it is for further investigation. But consume r wanted to know what started the fire. Dealer did not know what started the fire. Had never seen anything like this. The representative said he will turn in his report and the manufacturer will get back to her within a week. Manufacturer has not called her back yet. The opinion of those that looked at vehicle said it might be an electrical problem.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ANNA, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1C3EL56R42NXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 29/08/04 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | PRIVATE PARTY |
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