Issue ID | 953508 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10486764 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 12/12/11 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When ignition on, sitting in vehicle listening to fm radio station, overhead rear electric hatch button was pressed and hatch opened. Just after opening rear hatch, passenger door was opened. Immediately after door opened, radio and dome light shut off for 2 seconds and came back on to 530am. A few seconds later, smelled electrical smoke. Minute or two later, saw glowing wire under floor carpet between firewall and front passenger seat. Eventually turned into fire totaling vehicle. In the period approx. 2 months to this, power steering went out for 3-5 seconds 3 times and radio went off for 2-3 seconds about 5 times. Vehicle completely stock, all services performed by dealership. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LAS VEGAS, NV |
VIN pattern | 1D4RD4GG0BCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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