Investigation EA87001: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Nov 3, 1986

Closed

Jul 22, 1987

Model years

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Subject

ENGINE FIRES

Summary

Summary:bob banta,chrysler's fire investigator, has come to washingtonthree times to investigate these incidents. Suggests poor maintenance isthe cause.analysis:seems to occur in only one fleet, continuing to work withchrysler.status:chrysler ir response dated 1/20/87. Conductedphone survey of other fleet owners. Closed 7/22/87.===

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.