NHTSA Complaint #546365 — 1997 DODGE RAM 1500

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	546365
Vehicle	1997 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Date of Incident	September 18, 1998
Date Filed	July 30, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE FAILURE IN THE WIRING HARNESS UNDERDASH CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE. MJS

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