10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #1

May 242000

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
An electrical short occurred underneath driver's seat, possibly due to motor burning up. Caused an electrical fire directly beneath the driver's seat. Consumer disconnected battery to stop the fire.

- Benicia, CA, USA

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