Issue ID | 1426753 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11047918 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 02/10/17 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While reversing the vehicle to park in a parking area, an abnormal noise was heard. The vehicle was turned off and, when it was restarted, the abnormal noise continued. Upon inspection under the hood, the contact observed smoke and flames. A fire extinguisher was present to extinguish the flames. The alternator assembly was disconnected, but it had burned along with other nearby parts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (dwayne lane's chrysler jeep dodge ram, 10515 evergreen way, everett, wa 98204, (425) 267-9000) and the part was replaced with the same part and the battery. The dealer indicated that the part was unavailable for nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v572000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect. |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | STANWOOD, WA |
VIN pattern | 1D4RE4GG8BCXXXXXX |
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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