NHTSA Complaint #11164107 — 2009 DODGE RAM 1500

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11164107
Vehicle	2009 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 23, 2018
Date Filed	December 30, 2018
Mileage	77,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

THE MANIFOLD BOLTS ON THE 5.7 HEMI BREAK SOMETIMES BREAKS OFF IN THE HEAD AND ARE NOT EASILY REMOVED. THUS CAUSING AN EXHAUST LEAK (AKA HEMI TICK). AND MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 77000 MILES ON IT. BOUGHT USED SO NO WARRANTY TO COVER THE REPAIRS.

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