| Subject: | Fire under the driver's seat |
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| 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. |
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