NHTSA Complaint #11687105 — 2020 RAM 2500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11687105
Vehicle	2020 RAM 2500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 13, 2025
Date Filed	September 13, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

As I was operating my vehicle on I95 northbound smoke began to pour out of my vents. I was able to pull over and was able to determine there was a fire behind the radio in my truck. I immediately grabbed the personal affects that I could grab and called 911. However within 5 minutes the cab of the truck.was engulfed im flames.

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