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2005 DODGE RAM 1500 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fire · 997093 · 2013-07-26

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 1500
Year
2005
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Miles at failure
151,000

Severity

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

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. AFTER AN INVESTIGATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS FAULTY WIRING UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, WHICH CAUSED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 151,000. UPDATED 08/20/13*LJ

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10531987
Machine
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