# 1996 DODGE RAM 2500 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
> NHTSA complaint `88394` · 1997-09-30 · 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 2500
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
## Narrative
DRIVING TRUCK DOWN THE ROAD, STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. GOT OUT OF TRUCK, PULLED HOOD UP AND NOTICED THAT THE FIRE RETARDING PAD WAS ON FIRE.  TRUCK HAD TO BE TOWED TO A MECHANIC, HAS NOT DETERMINED WAS CAUSED THE FIRE.  *AK
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