| Issue ID | 1473360 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11101049 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | FIAT |
| Model | 500X |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 17/04/18 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2016 fiat 500x. While the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire and exploded. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. The contact also stated that the fire caused structural damage to the home. The night before the fire, the vehicle was driven and the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor. The contact inspected the vehicle and saw no signs of a fire. The vehicle was destroyed and towed by the insurance company to a repair facility for inspection. The vehicle was inspected by the insurance investigator who was unable to determine the origin of the fire. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: [xxx]. The approximate failure mileage was 8,669. *tt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). *tt updated 9/24/18*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8669 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BETHEL PARK, PA |
| VIN pattern | ZFBCFYDT0GPXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 25/03/17 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | SOUTH HILLS CHRYSLER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 724-941-4300 |
| Dealer's city | MCMURRAY |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 15317 |