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2013 RAM 1500 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

fire · 1333584 · 2016-11-14

Vehicle

Make
RAM
Model
1500
Year
2013
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Miles at failure
20,000

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY ENDED ON OCTOBER 15, 2016. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10925922
Machine
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