Issue ID | 1709028 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11378072 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | NITRO |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 03/12/20 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving to work and noticed smoke. Opened hood and flames were coming out of fuse box. Closed hood and grabbed purse and phone. Lady who pulled over behind me and people inside office called fire department because engine completely involved. Took a bit for fire dept. To gain control and extinguish. I did research and saw several similar complaints re fuse box. Insurance adjuster to examine 12/7/2020*dt the consumer provided photos. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 125000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LIVE OAK, FL |
VIN pattern | 1D8GT28K48WXXXXXX |
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 | 10/11/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 1 |
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