NHTSA Complaint #10681542 — 2005 DODGE RAM 2500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10681542
Vehicle	2005 DODGE RAM 2500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 29, 2015
Date Filed	February 5, 2015
Mileage	140,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

HIT BRAKES TO MISS A DEER DROVE APPROX ONE QUARTER OF MILE NOTICED A BRIGHT RED GLOW BEHIND PASSENGER SEAT UPON EXITING VEHICLE NOTICED FLAMES WHILE DARLING 911 WITHIN MINUTES ENTIRE CAB WAS ON FIRE. *TR

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