# 1995 DODGE RAM 2500 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
> NHTSA complaint `319463` · 2001-09-04 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 2500
- **Year:** 1995
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
## Narrative
THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-135 AND AS A RESULT THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SMOLDERING AND BURN A HOLE IN STEERING WHEEL COVER, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE CONSUMER HAD INSTALLED ADDITIONAL LIGHTS WHICH CAUSED THE FIRE AND REIMBURSED THE CONSUMER ONLY FOR THE PARTS. *YH
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