NHTSA Complaint #11506551 — 2021 RAM 2500 ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11506551
Vehicle	2021 RAM 2500
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 10, 2023
Date Filed	February 10, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NM

Consumer Description

A high percentage of Ram owners with the 6.7 Cummins Engine are removing the Grid Heater due to a weak bolt that, over time becomes weak and falls down into the intake of the engine. The bolt will go directly into the engine block and cause catastrophic damage. There is an aftermarket fix which is a heater element installed into the intake horn itself instead of directly on top of the flat intake surface.

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