NHTSA Complaint #843624 — 1996 DODGE RAM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 843624 |
| Vehicle | 1996 DODGE RAM |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | GA |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER SAYS IT WAS DUE TO A SHORT IN WIRING HARNESS. *AK
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