# 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
> NHTSA complaint `449066` · 2004-01-12 · 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:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- **Miles at failure:** 800
- **Speed:** 55 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH CONSUMER FELT THAT  VEHICLE STARTED RESPONDING SLUGGISHLY.  AFTER A FEW MILES,  CONSUMER NOTICED FIRE COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL.   VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY CONSUMED BY THE FIRE.  THERE WERE NO INJURIES.  POLICE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO THE SCENE.  *AK
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*