Seven problems related to underhood wiring have been reported for the 1996 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle was being used to plow snow. Vehicle was moving forward at a very slow rate ( approx 1 mph) and vehicle erupted in flames. Driver had to exit through a wall of flame and within less than a minute, cab was completely engulfed in fire. Vehicle completely destroyed in less than five minutes. Fire appeared to originate from beneath the cab, exact origin unknown. Vehicle will be kept on the premises until we hear from you. Our insurance adjuster has inspected the vehicle for insurance purposes but we have major safety concerns about this vehicle and would like to know what caused the fire. There was no service recently performed on the vehicle other than routine oil changes etc. The vehicle seemed to be running normally right up to the time that the vehicle caught fire.
Truck started with no key-jumped a barrier-rammed a building-caught on fire;.
Smoke noticed during operation coming from underneath the hood, resulting in the burning of the padding under the hood.
Insulation from under the hood burnt. During vehicle operation.
Wiring harness under the hood caught fire.
While driving vehicle caught on fire. Fire started on the driver's side under the hood, near electrical harness. Fire was 3 feet high. Owner was slightly hurt.
While driving vehicle the steering wheel and column caught on fire. Dealer says it was due to a short in wiring harness.