Issue ID | 1351854 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10947768 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 07/01/17 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge durango. While driving 15 mph, an abnormal noise was heard and a strange odor was present. The contact observed smoke under the hood. The electrical system caught fire without warning, but there were no visible flames. The fire department was not needed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator and battery failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CLERMONT, FL |
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 | 11/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 15 |
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