Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / INTREPID / 2001

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006073609 Incident Date: Jul, 22 2006
Consumer's City: NAPLES Consumer's State: FL
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: INTREPID Model Year: 2001
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 2B3HD46R71H Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jul, 31 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jun, 30 2001
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated and smoke came from under the hood while driving 70mph on the highway. the contact pulled over and checked under the hood where flames were now present within the engine compartment. the fire was extinguished by the contact using a bottle of water. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determined that the engine needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not alerted. *ak