# 1994 DODGE RAM 2500 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
> NHTSA complaint `457540` · 2004-03-01 · 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 2500
- **Year:** 1994
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- **Miles at failure:** 114,000
## Narrative
ON TWO OCCASIONS IGNITION SWITCH WIRES  CAUGHT ON FIRE. THIS CAUSED THE PLASTIC AROUND THE IGNITION TO MELT.   DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT THIS VEHICLE  WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO VIN.  *AK
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*