Tl-contact owns a 1994 dodge ram pickup truck.... Inquired about general recalls... Contact had vehicle towed to dodge dealership after catching fire due to recall... Dashboard caught on fire while driving... Dealership had investigations team come out to inspect truck after fire... Truck had been repaired after fire... Dealershiphas dead engine cable ... Throttle of truck is failing... Dealership is refusing to fix recall due to truck being repaired after fire.... Dealership stated inspection needs to be done before throttle can be fixed.... Contact was given number to federal trade commission at 202‑366‑2222 may 10,2000 manufacturer recall number875 the federal safety agency recall number00v-135 recall statusrecall incomplete summarythe affected vehicles were built with an ignition switch and wiring that could overheat. 853-1403. Please have your VIN ready when calling.the federal safety agency. You can prove the repairs were made.) however, if the court ultimately rules the defect is not safety-related, federal law does not require that the manufacturer reimburse you for the repair workchapter 301 of title 49 of the united states code (u.s.c.) requires a manufacturer of motor vehicles or items of motor vehicle equipment that contain a defect relating to motor vehicle safety to remedy the defect without charge.
1994 Dodge RAM 3500: fire, smoke or burning smell
5 of the 70 complaints about the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500 describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 0
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Dt: consumer's van heats up every now and then. Noticed smoke coming from the front of the car, inside and out. The consumer had fires as well, had to put them out with fire extinguishers. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and he changed the vehicle's computer, and then it happened again.*ak updated 11/29/05.
The federal safety agency recall campaign 99v024000 headlamp switch; the headlight switch failed shorting out which caused the headlights to go out while in use. The switch failed again but this time the wiring harness under the dash caught fire while being driven. There was a recall issued on the ram 3500 for this problem but the same failure has occured on this ram 2500 pickup. Please describe details ts
Igition switch had a loose connection, and wiring harness caught on fire and melted. Also, ABS light came on.
Lights not working; husband took vehicle to dealer; everything fine; then drove to mall; noticed smoke & then flames from under front hood; husband put flames out;mechanic said wiring harness & safety device fuse failed to keep flames from instrument panel.
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Questions about the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500 fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500?
5 of 70 owner complaints about the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500 (7%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
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There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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