Four problems related to underhood wiring have been reported for the 1997 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
This will be the fourth time this part is being replaced and this time it caused a fire and god only knows what will happen the next time.
Vehicle started smoking from under the hood. The fire department determined that the starter and wires were the cause of the fire. The dealer is inspecting the vehicle.
While driving the vehicle cought fire. Owner thinks the the fire started under the hood. The manufacturer will send out an investigator .
Electrical: driving down hgwy when suddenly noticed flames coming from underneath the hood. Firefighters said cause of fire was insulation from the firewall made of flammable material.