# 1996 DODGE RAM 3500 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
> NHTSA complaint `328893` · 2002-01-09 · 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 3500
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
## Narrative
CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO SHOULDER 0FF  ROAD AND LEFT  VEHICLE RUNNING TO ASSIST ANOTHER MOTORIST.  WHEN  HE RETURNED TO  VEHICLE,  THERE WAS SMOKE INSIDE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH  DASHBOARD.  VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO  DEALERSHIP.    MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT  HEADLIGHT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE  REPLACED. *AK
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