Issue ID | 1217806 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10762622 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | JOURNEY |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 01/09/15 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | A recall was submitted on july 28, 2015. I looked online today. I have been smelling a smoke smell, i received a recall notice in the mail august 15, 2015 stating the engine beauty cover on my vehicle may detach from the engine and come in contact with catalytic converter and start a fire without warning. The part to fix the problem is not available and i will be contacted at another time when a repair part is available. I am concerned for the safety of my small children and myself. I'm afraid to drive the vehicle. It is parked in the garage. ... Updated 11/04/15 *bf |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
City and State | CHAMPAIGN, IL |
VIN pattern | 3C4PDCAB0DTXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/11/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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