Issue ID | 497543 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10086713 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM VAN |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 19/11/03 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While at a dodge dealer for instrument cluster repair the verizon vehicle had an underhood fire which originated in the abs module area. The abs module and wiring connector, truck battery and other underhood components were burnt. Verizon has had similar fires in other vans of this model and believes this is a safety issue which warrants further investigation. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94498 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HANOVER, MD |
VIN pattern | 2B7KB31Z1WKXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 06/03/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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 | SALEM CHRYSLER-JEEP |
Dealer's telephone number | 937-837-5531 |
Dealer's city | DAYTON |
Dealer's state code | OH |
Dealer's ZIP code | 45426 |