NHTSA Complaint #802300 — 1994 DODGE RAM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	802300
Vehicle	1994 DODGE RAM
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	September 7, 1996
Date Filed	September 12, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

IGNITION SWITCH OVERHEATING THE PLASTIC, CAUSING THE WIRES TO BURN AND CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

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