Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / GRAND CARAVAN / 2000

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004294837 Incident Date: Feb, 07 2004
Consumer's City: KANEOHE Consumer's State: HI
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: GRAND CARAVAN Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1B4GP44R6YB Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Aug, 18 2004 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Oct, 30 2000
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: There was a fire under the hood which caused 2 explosions. the first explosion appears to have been an electrical fire. the second explosion was in the gas or fuel line. the entire engine area was burned and the fire cracked the windshield and started moving into the front of the car. no one was hurt. the car was determined to be a total loss. no repairs were made. this is a claim to replace or repair the car. police and firemen were called to the fire. fire report was made.*ak