Issue ID | 576547 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10148326 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 3500 |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 09/03/05 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My 1997 dodge ram 3500 was started and idling while my daughter ran to the barn to get something. Upon her return (@3 - 5 minutes), the cab was full of smoke. She jumped in and turned the truck off and noticed flames at her feet; stomped them out and called 911. Truck was totally engulfed in flames when fire dept. Arrived (we live less than 2 miles from f. D.) investigation by firemen said "electrical fire". *nm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 147000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ELLICOTT CITY, MD |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 28/02/97 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | TATE DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | GLEN BURNIE |
Dealer's state code | MD |
Dealer's ZIP code | 21061 |