NHTSA Complaint #8007461 — 1994 DODGE RAM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire 2 Injuries Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8007461
Vehicle	1994 DODGE RAM
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date of Incident	December 16, 2001
Date Filed	April 11, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OK

Consumer Description

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE.*AK THE ENGINE WIRES SHORTED CAUSING A FIRE AND THE VEHICLE BURNED COMPLETELY, THERE WERE 2 INJURIES. *YH

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