NHTSA Complaint #11488811 — 2016 RAM 2500 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11488811
Vehicle	2016 RAM 2500
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 1, 2022
Date Filed	October 11, 2022
Mileage	87,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline and the contact felt the vehicle losing power. In addition, the contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle, and no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact placed a rubber line on the fuel line because he noticed the fuel line was rubbing against the frame of the vehicle causing the fuel line to wear. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 87,000.

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