Issue ID | 497551 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10086714 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM VAN |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 03/12/03 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The verizon vehicle had an underhood fire while being driven. The fire originated in the abs module area. The abs module and wiring connector, truck battery, and various underhodd components were burnt. Verizon has had similar fires in this model van and feels that this is an unsafe condition that warrants further investigation. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 173637 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HANOVER, MD |
VIN pattern | 2B7KB31Z3WKXXXXXX |
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 | 05/02/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 25 |
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 | HARTZHEIM DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | 866-428-8500 |
Dealer's city | SAN JOSE |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 95136 |