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1996 DODGE RAM — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

fire · 341130 · 2002-04-02

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM
Year
1996
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

WHILE SHUTTING VEHICLE OFF FUEL SHUTOFF SOLENOID CAUGHT ON FIRE. RESTARTED STARTER, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF EVEN WHEN TURNING KEY. BURNED WIRES AND WAS SMOKING UNDER HOOD. CONSUMER FINALLY GOT VEHICLE SHUT OFF. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *YH

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
8006788
Machine
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