# 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
> NHTSA complaint `326743` · 2001-12-18 · 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:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
## Narrative
SHORTLY AFTER STARTING  VEHICLE SMOKE AND FIRE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON  DRIVER SIDE DUE TO  MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY WHICH HAD BLOWN UP.  PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.  *AK
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