NHTSA Complaint #11611450 — 2020 RAM 2500 ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11611450
Vehicle	2020 RAM 2500
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 13, 2024
Date Filed	August 28, 2024
Mileage	67,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact stated that after starting the engine, moments later the contact came back to discover fire coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact and co-workers used fire extinguishers to extinguish the flames. The vehicle was later towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 67,000.

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