Consumer Complaint Detail

CHRYSLER / 300M / 2000

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004257305 Incident Date: Dec, 31 2003
Consumer's City: CAPITOL HEIGHTS Consumer's State: MD
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: 300M Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 2C3HE66G2YH Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Mar, 22 2004 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Sep, 11 2000
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: A fire started under the driver's side of the vehicle while driving at 40 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the cause of fire was unknown. the manufacturer agreed to share half of the cost to repair the seat. *jb the heat mechanism in the leather seat burned through the seat and through the consumer's jacket. *sc *jb