I have had quite a few of these old Mopar over the last 3 decades, some of which I drove to work daily out in the sticks, like 60 mi. I always clean everything about the ammeter and be sure all is tight and good and use it, I like having that working gauge. I myself have never had an issue. Is it very possible I could. I guess so. But my cars are always just stock nothng added to cause a separate issue either.
I carry a small fire extinguisher just in case!
