| Issue ID | 1465384 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11092202 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 01/05/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2003 dodge ram 1500. While the vehicle was at a stop light, smoke and flames suddenly appeared under the hood. The smoke quickly engulfed the cabin of the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene to extinguish the flames and a fire report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an undisclosed location and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 33,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LOUISVILLE, KY |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18Z13JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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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