NHTSA Complaint #10019826 — 1997 DODGE RAM 2500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10019826
Vehicle	1997 DODGE RAM 2500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 26, 2003
Date Filed	May 14, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED OUT OF A GAS STATION, THERE WAS A SMELL OF PLASTIC BURNING. SUDDENLY FLAMES APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. THE MECHANIC STATED THE MAIN BOLT FOR THE 120 AMP VIBRATED OFF, WHICH CAUSED THE WIRING TO HEAT UP AND CATCH FIRE. *JB

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