# 1996 DODGE RAM — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
> NHTSA complaint `78186` · 1997-06-19 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
## Narrative
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED 3 HOURS, FIRE STARTED IN DASHBOARD IN AREA OF LIGHT SWITCH HARNESS.  ACCORDING TO FIRE DEPARTMENT, ELECTRICAL FIRE, LEASED VEHICLE, REPORTED BY MICHELLE MACHOR, MOTORIST INS CO, 800-876-2538.   *AK
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