Issue ID | 1589145 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11241750 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 06/03/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2018 ram 1500. The contact connected an engine block heater to the vehicle during cold inclement weather conditions. The vehicle was parked in the contacts drive way, when an individual informed the contact that the vehicle was on fire. The contact discovered that the driver side of the vehicle was on fire. The contact entered the vehicle and attempted to reverse to move the vehicle away from his home. The vehicle failed to reverse so the contact attempted to extinguish the fire using a fire extinguisher to no avail. The contact mentioned that a few days prior to the incident 4- 5 fuses blew out in the vehicle. The fire was extinguished by the police that arrived. A police report was made. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the contact's insurance. The contact called lot lagers mankato (1815 madison ave, mankato, mn 56001 (507) 625-5641) where no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The fire was not in relation to any open recall. The failure mileage was 26,500. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26500 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NORTH MANKATO, MN |
VIN pattern | 1C6RR7PM5JSXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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