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2014 RAM 5500 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

fire · 1383195 · 2017-06-07

Vehicle

Make
RAM
Model
5500
Year
2014
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Miles at failure
37,000
Speed
30 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

2014 RAM 5500 DIESEL PURCHASED NEW IN APRIL 2015 FIRE UNDER HOOD ON MAY 30, 2017. NO LIGHTS CAME ON AS THE SENSORS WERE BURNED OUT AS WELL AS THE ALTERNATOR, THE HARNESSES AND OTHER PARTS UNDER THE HOOD. THE TRUCK WAS IN MOTION BUT FLAMES NOTICED WHEN PULLED IN DRIVEWAY. PUT OUT FIRE AND CALLED DEALER. SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR DEPART LOOKED AT IT AT SERVICE CENTER ON MONDAY, JUNE 5. STILL HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING. TRUCK OUR MAIN SOURCE OF REVENUE AND WE ARE LOSING BUSINESS.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10993765
Machine
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