Issue ID | 127823 |
Internal NHTSA # | 830451 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | CONTOUR |
Model Year | 1996 |
File date | 24/10/98 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Had headlights on & noticed smoke coming from dashboard. The headlight switch caught fire. Electrical system had shorted out. Took to dealer & called manufacturer informed owner's fault for electrical short & fire. Will not repair defect. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BRUNSWICK, OH |
VIN pattern | 1SALD5537TKXXXXXX |
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 | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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