1996 Dodge RAM 3500 Electrical system Problems

“Fire in engine area,,,,,fuel pre-heater catches fire in the wiring because of bad seal on electrical connectors that allow rust to form in trucks in snow and salt country...luckily I was getting home and stepping out of the truck when I spotted the fire,,,,if not the truck would have burn to the ground during the night,,,or I could have been asleep at a truck stop as I often do when I am on the road to the races...according to fellow members of the turbo diesel register (we supplied all the info and damaged parts to your organization last year concerning the throttle cable problem)),,,this…”

“Dash is all cracked up allowing sharp plastic projectiles in and about the cab that can cut you in a wreck sun getting on electrical wires destroying them and now shorts and sometimes dont work right”

“Truck burned aproximately 45 minutes after shutting down in my driveway. Chrysler is sending me recall notices that are anywhere from 1 1/2 yrs old to 6 weeks before the fire, and they are coming in the mail now, almost 4 months after the fire. Chrysler will not admit responsibility for the fire, even while sending me recalls this late after the fire.”

“The contact owns a 1996 Dodge RAM 3500. The contact stated that while parked, a thermal event started in the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was found that the fire originated in the instrument panel above the headlight switch. The contact also stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 99v024000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). The manufacturer was contacted and stated that an investigator will inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.”

“Consumer pulled over to shoulder 0ff road and left vehicle running to assist another motorist. When he returned to vehicle, there was smoke inside coming from underneath dashboard. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Mechanic told him that headlight switch needed to be replaced.”