| Issue ID | 632258 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10192531 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 02/06/07 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500 quadcab. On june 2, 2007, the vehicle caught fire after being parked for ten minutes. The vehicle had previously been driven for approximately twenty-five minutes. The fire department inspected the damage and stated that the fire originated from the dashboard. The vehicle was destroyed with the exception of the engine. There was mild property damage, including burned grass and trees. There were no physical injuries or deaths. The contact notified dodge and they offered to inspect the vehicle. The manufacturer issued a reference number because the vin was not associated with any recalls. The manufacturer wanted to seize the vehicle, but the contact's insurance agency advised otherwise due to possible contamination. The manufacturer stated the same thing about the insurance company and that no one will take possession until both parties can inspect the vehicle together in full detail. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 80,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ARAB, AL |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18N54SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 31/12/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | JIM SKINNER FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | CENTER POINT |
| Dealer's state code | AL |
| Dealer's ZIP code |