Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / RAM 3500 / 1997

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005010348 Incident Date: Mar, 01 2005
Consumer's City: SUSANVILLE Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: RAM 3500 Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Mar, 02 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Vehicle was pulling a trailer at 40 mph, in the process,the rear exhaust manifold bolts came out, allowing a lot of heat to escape through the joint attachment. the heat set the insulation wall on fire. the fire melted the hydraulic line to the clutch.*ak