# 1998 DODGE RAM 1500 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `389887` · 2003-01-20 · 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:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 95,000
## Narrative
WHILE MY WIFE WAS SITTING WITH THE TRUCK ON, IN PARK, IT BURST IN TO FLAMES.  THE ENTIRE FRONT AND CAB OF THE TRUCK WAS BURNED.  IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS.  ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ARE SUSPECTED BY THE FIRE DEPT.  VERY SCARY AND VERY DANGEROUS!!!
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