# 2017 RAM 1500 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `1576950` · 2019-06-20 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** RAM
- **Model:** 1500
- **Year:** 2017
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 19,512
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
HAVE HAD MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL ISSUES REGARDING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS SINCE PURCHASING NEW. TAKEN TO DEALER UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE ISSUE'S, HAD RECALL FIXED FOR SHIFTER KNOB. ADDITIONAL ISSUES WITH THE KEYLESS REMOTE NOT LOCKING OR UNLOCKING ALL THE DOORS OR LATCHES. NEWEST ELECTRICAL ISSUE IS A SHORT IN THE RAMBOX WIRING CAUSING A FIRE WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD. COMPLETELY BURNED AND DESTROYED WIRING IN REAR OF RAMBOX BURNED THROUGH THE PLASTIC AND WARPED THE BOX DOOR.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*