NHTSA Complaint #11642611 — 2020 RAM 2500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11642611
Vehicle	2020 RAM 2500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 9, 2025
Date Filed	February 13, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NM

Consumer Description

Issue is that the on the Diesel intake heater core has a bolt that comes loose from inside the manifold and can fall down into the cylinder and can cause catastrophic failure.

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