NHTSA Complaint #11589411 — 2021 RAM 1500

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11589411
Vehicle	2021 RAM 1500
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	June 15, 2023
Date Filed	May 18, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

2nd Time it has been taken to the shop for Timing cover oil leak, Environmental hazard and Oil on my Garage floor caused me to Fall while taking out the Trash. This was after I cleaned the Garage Floor after the first Leak. I did some research online and see that this is a CONTINUIOS PROBLEM with many other EcoDiesel Trucks. My Truck is under 18000 miles and has been repaired once and is currently in the Shop as of Today 5-18-2024 been a week so far.

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