| Issue ID | 791230 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10331311 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 19/05/10 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Son was driving dads 2005 1500 dodge ram slt hemi engine pick up truck and it caught on fire today from the engine. Fire depart was called in yucaipa ca and now our truck is at the redlands auto center in redlands ca. The front tire was burned, hood, and all the electrical wiring was melted. The battery totally melted. Truck only had 55,000 miles on it. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | REDLANDS, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA16D75JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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