| Issue ID | 1155314 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10681315 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 29/01/15 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 55 mph and attempting to avoid crashing into a deer, the contact noticed flames on the rear passenger seat. The contact attempted to extinguish the fire by pouring soda on the seat. The contact had to jump out of the vehicle. Immediately afterwards, the vehicle was completely engulfed in flames. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The vin was unavailable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BROOKVILLE, MO |
| 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? | 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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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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