| Issue ID | 1373204 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10980311 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 24/04/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500 quad cab. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed smoke underneath the dashboard. The contact was able to turn off the vehicle. The contact noticed loose wires under the steering wheel where the smoke was located. The contact pulled some wires apart and the smoke stopped. The installation on the wiring was burned. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 160,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 160000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OKMULGEE, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1B7MC3366YJXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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