I was having problems with my starter (click but no start) occasionally and read on a website that the contact problem can also cause the starter to be stuck running and something about keeping the fuel pump running. I had the problem a couple times of the starter staying on, but after putting the ignition key back to ON and running the engine again, it would let go after a couple more tries. I was about to install a contact kit, but this morning the starter got stuck bigtime and wouldn't let go. I didn't have any tools so I made a run for home (about 10 minutes) with the starter running. Just after I get there I hear the starter let go and the truck will then shut off. Outside the truck there's the electrical smell and I'm thinking the starter is fried. I was correct and the starter even catches on fire. Ran for a fire extinguisher, but the fire went out on it's own. Having an electrical contact failure potentially cause a fire that could destroy your vehicle, garage, house, etc makes me think that the design of the system is freaking insane. Needing a toolbox with you to shut off the engine? WTF? I would have thought something like this would be on a safety recall or something. I would like to at least vent about their engineering. Anyway, does anyone know of a contact number at Chrysler for complaints?.
Thanks, Bill (going back to my garage to make sure it's not on fire)