Issue ID | 1474076 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11101577 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | CHRYSLER |
Model | 200 |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 06/05/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2013 chrysler 200. While driving on the highway at an unknown speed, the contact was altered by another motorist that flames were present underneath her vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact exited the vehicle as tall flames erupted underneath the engine. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. A police and a fire report were not filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and the insurance company had the vehicle towed to a tow yard. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v043000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was awaiting a call back to determine if they could investigate the cause of the fire. The vin and failure mileage were not available. |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PITTSBURGH, PA |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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