NHTSA Complaint #8017958 — 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8017958
Vehicle	1996 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 3, 2002
Date Filed	September 5, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MD

Consumer Description

WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON THERE IS A BURNING SMELL AND SMOKE COMING FROM DASH NEAR WINDSHIELD. ONCE HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED OFF THE SMOKE STOPS. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER.*JB

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