1996 Dodge RAM 2500: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Mar 12, 2015 · Lights · 200,000 miles · MO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 70 MPH, a burning odor and smoke emitted inside the cabin. The headlight switch ignited into small flames. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the contact extinguished the flames. A fire and police report were not filed. There were no injuries. The contact was able to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the fire was contributed to a faulty headlight switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. The VIN was unvailalbe.

Filed Jan 7, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 226,000 miles · TX

Numerous headlight switches replaced due to them burning up to include several inches of the existing wiring harness to switch. I cannot believe that this type of safety issue is not being addressed. You dam sure have knowledge of the problem since the aftermarket auto parts o reilys etc. Carry the switch or switch with wiring harness as an option. After reading here all switches go out about the same... The headlights start going on and off then look for smoke coming from around dash where switch mounted. You can feel the heat from under when switch is burning up. Need a simple relay to stop this show how much dodge loves its customers!

Filed Dec 17, 2009 · Electrical · 145,000 miles · MN · fire

On the morning of 12/7/09 I started my truck to warm it up with the heating fan on high when at some point, somewhere in the wiring harness under the dash overheated and started the interior on fire. Destroying my vehicle. The windshield and driver door windows were broken from the heat but luckily remained intact and not letting air inside to fuel the fire and it eventually extinguished itself.

Filed Jul 21, 2005 · Electrical · NC · fire

Dt: contact states there is recall 875 for the wiring harness/ignition switch. Consumer stated while driving vehicle caught on fire. There was a popping noise and smoke started coming from the steering column. The fire originated from the steering column ignition switch. The wiring was melted from the ignition switch to the firewall. The service dealer stated they were not responsible for covering the damage that was caused by the fire. However, they will replace the ignition switch and ignition wiring overlay.

Filed Oct 25, 2004 · Transmission · 106,000 miles · MI

Recall 97v084000 concerning transmission cooling line. While pulling a 5th wheel trailer up a incline at 30 MPH vehicle stopped while in motion, and white smoke came from under the hood. Vehicle was towed to a repair shop. Dealer was notified. Dealer informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall.

Filed Apr 26, 2002 · Electrical, Transmission · CA

Heat is on the module and will catch on fire.*ak the transmission failed and was rebuilt. Consumer would like to be reimbursed for the money he paid to have the transmission rebuilt.

Filed Jan 21, 1999 · Engine, Fuel system · NY · fire

The under part of the cargo area of the truck caught on fire due to the muffler catching fire, and there was also a hole in the gas tank. Dealer replaced muffler and fuel tank.

Filed Sep 30, 1997 · Electrical · OR · fire

Driving truck down the road, stopped at a stop light and noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. Got out of truck, pulled hood up and noticed that the fire retarding pad was on fire. Truck had to be towed to a mechanic, has not determined was caused the fire.

Filed May 9, 1996 · Engine · NM · fire

Pulling tank in soft field, vehicle got very hot, suddenly was engulfed in flames.