NHTSA Complaint #11408537 — 2020 RAM 3500

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11408537
Vehicle	2020 RAM 3500
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	April 15, 2021
Date Filed	April 17, 2021
Mileage	10,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NV

Consumer Description

TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I HAD JUST GOTTEN ON THE FREEWAY AND REACHED 70MPH WHEN I COULD SEE SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. PULLED OVER AND IT QUICKLY BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. STATE FARM CLAIM 28-18Q6-12R ELIZABETH ANDERSON, CLAIM SPECIALIST, 844-292-8615X2539126712

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