NHTSA Complaint #11700714 — 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11700714
Vehicle	2001 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 16, 2025
Date Filed	November 21, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

While driving and operating the heater, unbeknowst to me leaves/pine needles had come in through the fresh air cowl vent and built up on the heater blower resistor resulting in a fire. This design in dangerous as the default for the air intake is open and allows debris to enter and drop directly into the fan and blower motor resistor. I've searched online and seen multiple reports of this issue. I have a video I can provide if contacted.

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