NHTSA Complaint #11535177 — 2005 DODGE RAM 3500 ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11535177
Vehicle	2005 DODGE RAM 3500
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 20, 2023
Date Filed	July 29, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Driver ran over tire rubber debris causing a thud under truck. Five minutes later a very loud thud noise occurred, no warning lights on dash, driver pulled off the highway immediately and exited truck. The grass was on fire underneath the truck. Explosion occurred. The entire inside of truck was gutted. Local fire department responded and put out the fire. Texas Department of Safety refused to respond since collision not involved. The truck is at a towing company awaiting salvage and has been inspected by a mechanic.

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