NHTSA Complaint #11617647 — 2013 RAM 1500

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11617647
Vehicle	2013 RAM 1500
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	October 1, 2024
Date Filed	October 2, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

Front welded frame mounting point for gas tank "Tee-Strap" rusted through causing front of gas tank to sag from frame and only be supported by remaining rear gas tank strap. The actual T-strap is structurally sound, it is the the frame mount that rusted through that allowed the Tee-Strap to pull through the mount. It appears that the design of the mounting point allowed moisture and road grit to become trapped in the bottom of the mount causing the rust breakthrough. The car has low mileage for it's age (97k) and has been kept in a garage.

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