| Issue ID | 1010494 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10543291 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 20/08/11 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On august 20, 2013, i pulled over my vehicle to let my dog jump in the river. After shutting off the engine and exiting the vehicle for approximately 20 min, the vehicle spontaneously caught fire in the engine compartment and completely burned my vehicle to the ground. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OROFINO, ID |
| VIN pattern | 1D7KS28A17JXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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 | 0 |
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