Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / RAM / 1995

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005007346 Incident Date: Feb, 03 2005
Consumer's City: LOUISVILLE Consumer's State: KY
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: RAM Model Year: 1995
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1B7HC16Y3SS Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Feb, 06 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving 70 mph driver heard a rattling sound. driver pulled over, got out, and smelled fumes. to his surprise the fuel tank had detached from the truck and was dragging on the road. mechanic was amazed that the fuel tank didn't burst into flames because of a fist sized hole. the straps that support the fuel tank were never found, and the part was no longer being manufactured. *ak *tc