Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / RAM 1500 / 2004

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 007107929 Incident Date: Jun, 01 2007
Consumer's City: ARAB Consumer's State: AL
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: RAM 1500 Model Year: 2004
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1D7HA18N54S Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jun, 05 2007 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Dec, 30 2004
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500 quadcab. on june 2, 2007, the vehicle caught fire after being parked for ten minutes. the vehicle had previously been driven for approximately twenty-five minutes. the fire department inspected the damage and stated that the fire originated from the dashboard. the vehicle was destroyed with the exception of the engine. there was mild property damage, including burned grass and trees. there were no physical injuries or deaths. the contact notified dodge and they offered to inspect the vehicle. the manufacturer issued a reference number because the vin was not associated with any recalls. the manufacturer wanted to seize the vehicle, but the contact's insurance agency advised otherwise due to possible contamination. the manufacturer stated the same thing about the insurance company and that no one will take possession until both parties can inspect the vehicle together in full detail. a police report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 80,000.