NHTSA Complaint #11507953 — 2017 RAM 2500 ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11507953
Vehicle	2017 RAM 2500
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 17, 2023
Date Filed	February 18, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

Recently there has been a number of reports stating the Engine Pre-heater electrical connector has become corroded causing the connector to overheat, rust, and eventually dropping the bolt nut to fall into the intake manifold where the lose nut is succeed into one of the cylinders causing major mechanical damage to the diesel engine. One article was mentioned and posted on Bank Power website, article: RAM Insider Talks Bolt Failure, regarding the intake manifold part# 12B1023A163.

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