| Issue ID | 462053 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10057068 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 22/11/03 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The wiring harness on this year model has an insufficient ground which leads to a short in the harness. This in turn causes multiple problems,such as the trucks smoking from under the dash and or catching on fire completely. Please check with the insurance companies thank you for your time |
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| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN AUGUSTINE, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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