Issue ID | 1351137 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10947221 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 16/01/17 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 3 yrs ago, fire in engine compartment while i was driving. Could not open doors windows or engine hood. I did have window down when this occurred. Just last week a woman in a car (type not known-) in spokane was trapped and had to be rescued when her car caught fire and she couldn't open door or window. She was lucky a cop busted a window and dragged her out. This is a spooky thing if all cars are like that in a fire. Car had died in street. Mine ignited at stop light. You have a very hidden problems in these plastic cars. If mine had happened a day later then there could have been a loss of seven young children that were going on a trip along with my daughter who was driving. Scary and no one seems concerned. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SPOKANE, WA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 05/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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