Preliminary Evaluation · Closed
FIRE UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT
Action number
PE06008
Opened
Feb 2, 2006
Closed
Jun 19, 2006
Outcome
Recall 06V339000
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 06V339000.
Read the recall: what is defective and the free fix →What NHTSA is examining
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 under investigation
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.