# 2007 DODGE RAM 2500 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `709973` · 2009-02-26 · 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:** 2007
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 40,000
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, HAD JUST ROUNDED A CURVE IN THE ROAD WHEN I STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. THE NEXT THING I KNOW THERE ARE FLAMES STARTING TO COME OUT OF THE DEFROST VENTS BY THE WINDSHIELD. I HURRIED UP AND PULLED THE TRUCK OFF THE ROAD JUMPED OUT AND RAN ACROSS THE STREET. THERE I PROCEEDED TO CALL 911. IT TOOK 20 OR MORE MINUTES FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO SHOW UP. *TR
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