NHTSA Complaint #11457648 — 2021 RAM 3500

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11457648
Vehicle	2021 RAM 3500
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	March 5, 2022
Date Filed	March 21, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

The transmission’s light came on saying that it was heated. I parked as soon as possible and that’s when the flames were coming out of the hood. I did burned my hands trying to put out the fire with 3 fire extinguishers. I did not want my truck to burn. Now, the dealer is trying to say that they can’t get a conclusion of what started the fire. The truck smells like burned transmission fluid. I sent pictures of the truck to the dealer. There is a recall in February 2020 with the same problem that I had with my 2021 Ram. Prior to this incident, the truck did not have any warnings or lights on.

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