NHTSA Investigate Dodge Durango Fires

[FordMan]

NHTSA Investigates Dodge Durango Fires
Associated Press - February 7, 2006

Motor Trend

The government is investigating reports of fires starting underneath the driver's seat of some models of the Dodge Durango sport utility vehicle, according to documents released Monday.
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The inquiry involves nearly 16,000 Durango SUVs from the 2001-2003 model years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it had received complaints of five vehicle fires starting underneath the driver's seat.

NHTSA said three of the fires happened while the vehicle was parked with the ignition switch off. The vehicles are not equipped with power driver seat adjustments.

There were no injuries associated with the reported fires.

DaimlerChrysler AG spokesman Max Gates said the automaker was in the initial stages of its inquiry and was working with the agency on the case.

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[mystikranger]

Wow that's scary, having a fire ignite right under you while your driving or a stop light..

[Rtay2000]

I think this was their first attempt at heated seats, I don't think it worked as well as they hoped.

[MBHockey13]

Originally Posted by Rtay2000

I think this was their first attempt at heated seats, I don't think it worked as well as they hoped.

Why not? They certainly got warmer, didn't they?