| Issue ID | 456526 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10053814 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 11/01/04 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving at 55 mph consumer felt that vehicle started responding sluggishly. After a few miles, consumer noticed fire coming from the driver's side rear wheel. Vehicle was completely consumed by the fire. There were no injuries. Police and the fire department responded to the scene. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 800 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GAITHERSBURG, MD |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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