NHTSA Complaint #10071968 — 1996 DODGE RAM 2500

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10071968
Vehicle	1996 DODGE RAM 2500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date of Incident	April 29, 2004
Date Filed	May 3, 2004
Mileage	90,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING SMOKE DRIFTED OUT OF THE VENTS. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THAT WIRES WERE BURNT IN THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK

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