| Issue ID | 436764 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10037441 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 04/12/01 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:INTERCONNECTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 1998-2001 b-van (dodge full size). The abs control module is protected with a 40 amp fuse. A 10 ga. Wire comes out of the control module, then this 10 ga. Wire "y's" out to two 14 ga. Wires. It appears as though the abs pump or the relay sticks on these vans. Then one of the 14 ga. Wires overheats and catches the wiring harness on fire. The 40 amp fuse does not blow. The fire then continues until the van is fully engulfed in flames. This van was bought back from us by chrysler corp. In 2002. The official fire investigation reports conducted by chrysler were never disclosed to us at verizon. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4867 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MUSKEGON, MI |
| VIN pattern | 2B7HB11X21KXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | PHH |
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