NHTSA investigating Chevrolet and Toyota car-door fires

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, the Toyota Camry and the Toyota Rav4 because of reported car-door fires.

The NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation has opened a preliminary evaluation into 2006-07 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SUVs after 12 consumers complained of melting and/or burning of the driver’s-side-door master-power window switch.

Several of the incidents led to driver's-side door fires; some occurred while the vehicle was running and others while it was left unattended. This probe could lead to a recall, which would impact about 309,000 vehicles.

Last week, the NHTSA also opened an investigation into 2007 Toyota Camry and Rav4 vehicles to determine if the master-power window switch in the driver’s door of those models can cause an electrical fire.

NHTSA says in the filing six consumers have reported fires. About 830,000 vehicles could be impacted if a recall results.