NHTSA Complaint #817143 — 1995 DODGE RAM 1500

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 817143
Vehicle 1995 DODGE RAM 1500
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State NJ

Consumer Description

DROVE TRUCK HOME, GOT OUT, WENT IN HOUSE AND HEARD HORN BLOWING OUTSIDE, SAW SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE TRUCK, MANAGED TO PUT FIRE OUT AND WAS TOLD BY INVESTIGATOR THAT THE FIRE STARTED IN THE RELAY BOX STARTER CABLE. *AK *JB

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