# 1999 DODGE RAM 3500 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
> NHTSA complaint `332170` · 2002-01-30 · 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:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
## Narrative
WHILE REPLACING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE TO NEGATIVE POST A DIRECT CHARGE OCCURRED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK  THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BATTERY CABLE SPARKED DUE TO THE MANIFOLD RELAY POINTS BEING WELDED TOGETHER.  *YH
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