US closes probe into over 1 million Chrysler vehicles over underhood fire risk

Key facts

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closed its investigation into over 1 million Chrysler vehicles.
• The probe concerned reports of underhood fires occurring when the vehicle's ignition was off.
• The investigation covered 1,076,999 Chrysler vehicles.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Tuesday, September 29, that it has closed its preliminary evaluation into over 1 million Chrysler vehicles. The investigation was initiated due to reports of underhood fires occurring even when the vehicle's ignition was turned off. The probe encompassed a total of 1,076,999 vehicles manufactured by Chrysler.