| Issue ID | 1603366 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11257296 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 19/09/19 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 mph, smoke and flames appeared from underneath the dashboard. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. The fire department arrived and, after inspecting the vehicle, reported that the air bag may have leaked and caused the fire. The contact also stated that they heard a leaking air noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle's dashboard was burned and the vehicle was inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle remained on the side of the road. There were no injuries. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 154000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | AMITE, LA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18227SXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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