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NHTSA Action Number : PE06008 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : 06V339000
Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     DODGE / DURANGO     2001-2003
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Component :
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
SEATS
Date Investigation Opened : February 2, 2006
Date Investigation Closed : June 19, 2006
Summary:
 ODI IS AWARE OF 10 REPORTS ALLEGING THAT A FIRE ORIGINATES UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SEAT. SIX OF THE FIRES 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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