| Issue ID | 659435 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10215125 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 05/01/08 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 1. Replaced fuse (original equipment) on my 2002 dodge ram pickup for the left rear trailer lights with storehouse fuse bought at harbor freight store. 2. Fuse did not "blow" as it should and "welded" itself into fuse block. I cannot remove the remnants of the fuse. 3. This may necessitate complete replacement of the fuse block at considerable cost. Possible hundreds of dollars. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GRANT, FL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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