Consumer Complaint Detail
DODGE / RAM QUAD CAB / 2002
0 Injured
0 Death
Yes Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006079489 | Incident Date: Jun, 01 2006 |
| Consumer's City: ROGERSVILLE | Consumer's State: TN |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Model Name: RAM QUAD CAB | Model Year: 2002 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1B7HU18Z62J | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Sep, 19 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: Yes | Purchase Date: Nov, 19 2004 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, there was a strong odor of gasoline present. upon initial inspection, no leaks were detected. the contact alerted the dealer who instructed the contact to start the engine and upon doing so, flames erupted from the engine compartment. the fire quickly spread consuming the vehicle. no injuries were sustained, but the vehicle was a total loss. the fire department was alerted, and extinguished the flames. the police were on the scene and a report was taken. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where a factory representative inspected the vehicle. the findings of the inspection were not divulged. the manufacturer was notified. |