NHTSA Complaint #10275928 — 2005 DODGE RAM 2500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10275928
Vehicle	2005 DODGE RAM 2500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 24, 2009
Date Filed	July 6, 2009
Mileage	66,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

IGNITION SWITCH THAT CONNECTS TO THE LEFT SIDE OF STEERING COLUMN TO A 12 PIN ELECTRIC CONNECTOR THAT CONTROLS ENGINE ON AND OFF, A/C AND HEATER BLOWER MOTOR AND RADIO AND OTHER ITEMS ALL MOST CAUGHT FIRE. THE WIRES WERE MELTED AND PLASTIC 12 CONNECTOR BURNED AND HAS LOST THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TWO HALVES OF THE CONNECTOR THAT AFFECT THE ABOVE ITEMS LISTED. *TR

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