NHTSA Complaint #10046498 — 1998 DODGE RAM

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10046498
Vehicle	1998 DODGE RAM
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Date of Incident	November 3, 2003
Date Filed	November 6, 2003
Mileage	150,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY HAS CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

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