NHTSA Complaint #11562303 — 2018 RAM 1500

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11562303
Vehicle 2018 RAM 1500
Component ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 104,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 RAM 1500. The contact vehicle is related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel system diesel) and 23V411000 (Engine and engine cooling). VIN tool confirms there was 2 recalls at this time. However, the contact was driving up an incline at 65mph when the vehicle loss power. There was a strong odor and smoke was observed coming from the back of the vehicle. There was white fome coming out and surrounding both tail pipes of the vehicle. No lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed and diagnosed by a local mechanic and refused repair due to recall. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was not repaired, due to cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.  The failure milage was approximately 104,000. The vehicle was not part of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V757000 (Engine and Engine Cooling)

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