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2004 DODGE RAM 1500 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

fire · 792310 · 2010-06-09

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 1500
Year
2004
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Miles at failure
57,000
Speed
30 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A FIRE IGNITED FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WITHOUT WARNING. IMMEDIATELY, THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF; AND THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10335439
Machine
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