Issue ID | 136603 |
Internal NHTSA # | 820759 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 30/11/97 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Electrical: driving approximately 10mph and smelled wires burning, stopped vehicle and got out and the smell got stronger. Got back into vehicle and drove another 25 feet, and noticed the smoke coming from underneath the hood. Pulled over and called fire dept . Vehicle totaled. Cause of fire loose nut on power source box. *ak |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DETROIT, MI |
VIN pattern | 1B4H528YOWFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 10 |
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