NHTSA Complaint #11361537 — 2008 DODGE RAM 2500

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11361537
Vehicle	2008 DODGE RAM 2500
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	September 22, 2020
Date Filed	September 28, 2020
Mileage	180,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

I WAS DRIVING ON I405 IN WASHINGTON STATE TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND WHEN I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM MY ENGINE COMPARTMENT...I PULLED OVER POPPED THE HOOD AND TOOK A QUICK LOOK.. I NOTICED FLAMES ON THE LOWER PORTION OF THE MOTOR ALMOST BEHIND THE FIREWALL...CALLED 911...

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