# 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `809956` · 2010-08-26 · 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 1500
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 210,000
## Narrative
TRUCK WAS RUNNING JUST FINE.  WHEN TRUCK WAS PARKED FOR LESS THAN 10 MINUTES, WITH ENGINE OFF IT SUDDENLY IGNITED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.  THE TRUCK WAS A COMPLETE LOSS.  THERE WAS NO WARNING BEFORE THE EVENT TOOK PLACE. *TR
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