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1997 DODGE RAM 1500 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

fire · 214849 · 2000-06-02

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 1500
Year
1997
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Speed
30 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURRED UNDERNEATH DRIVER'S SEAT, POSSIBLY DUE TO MOTOR BURNING UP. CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL FIRE DIRECTLY BENEATH THE DRIVER'S SEAT. CONSUMER DISCONNECTED BATTERY TO STOP THE FIRE. *AK *ML

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
862945
Machine
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