# 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
> NHTSA complaint `324310` · 2001-11-27 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 1500
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
## Narrative
VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE JUST AS THE CONSUMER HAD PARKED IT AND GOT OUT. BLACK SMOKE WAS PURING FROM  UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED CHRYSLER WAS SENDING SOMEONE OUT TO INSPECT  AND DETERMINE  CAUSE OF FIRE.*AK
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