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  Defect Investigation of Fire Under The Driver's Seat

Investigation of Fire Under The Driver's Seat

Subject: Fire under the driver's seat
Components covered:
  • Interior/under dash wiring
  • Seats
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Feb. 2, 2006. It was closed on Jun. 19, 2006. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Odi is aware of 10 reports alleging that a fire originates underneath the driver's seat. Six of thefires occurred while the vehicle was parked with the ignition switch turned off (key not in the ignition). The subject vehicles are equipped with manual seats. This investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis, (ea06-011), to allow further investigation of the issue.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 2001 Dodge Durango
  • 2002 Dodge Durango
  • 2003 Dodge Durango

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