10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,350 miles

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problem #2

Sep 032003

Ram 1500 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 32,200 miles
1998-2001 B-van (Dodge full size). ABS control module is protected by a 40 amp fuse. A 10 ga. Wire comes out of the control module, then this wire "Y's" out to two 14 ga. Wires. It appears as though the ABS pump or relay are sticking on these vehicles. Then one of these 14 ga. Wires overheats and catches the wiring harness on fire. The 40 amp fuse does not blow. The fire continues until the entire van is fully engulfed in flames. This van is located at the verizon repair garage, 4219 fritch dr. Bethlehem, pa 18017.

- Muskegon, MI, USA

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problem #1

Jul 132003

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,500 miles
1998-2001 B-van (Dodge full size). The ABS control module is protected with a 40 amp fuse. A 10 ga. Wire comes out of the control module and then "Y's" out to two 14 ga. Wires. It appears as though the ABS pump or the relay sticks on these vehicles. Then one of the 14 ga. Wires overheats and catches the wiring harness on fire. The 40 amp fuse does not blow. The fire then continues until the van is fully engulfed in flames. This van is located at the verizon fleet garage, 8600 rees St, new port richey, Florida 346681.

- Muskegon, MI, USA

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