1997 DODGE RAM 2500 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Name: NHTSA complaint: 1997 DODGE RAM 2500 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Start: 2003-04-26

fire · 407597 · 2003-05-14

Vehicle

Make: DODGE
Model: RAM 2500
Year: 1997
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Severity

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

Narrative

WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED OUT OF A GAS STATION, THERE WAS A SMELL OF PLASTIC BURNING. SUDDENLY FLAMES APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. THE MECHANIC STATED THE MAIN BOLT FOR THE 120 AMP VIBRATED OFF, WHICH CAUSED THE WIRING TO HEAT UP AND CATCH FIRE. *JB

Source

Authoritative: NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number: 10019826
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown