Issue ID | 1575686 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11222042 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CHARGER |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 21/06/19 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. The vehicle stalled while driving and battery caught on fire when restarted the contact was left stranded the contact believes the fire was caused due to battery failure the contact stated that while driving at 15 mph without warning, the headlights failed and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but noticed that smoke was coming from the rear of the vehicle. The trunk was unlocked and the contact noticed that the battery was on fire. The fire department was called and was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was filed. There was no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed from the scene to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor inspected. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Piir = y. Ah |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | AUGUSTA, GA |
VIN pattern | 2C3CDXBG8EHXXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 15 |
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