NHTSA Complaint #11647529 — 2017 RAM 2500 ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11647529
Vehicle	2017 RAM 2500
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 3, 2025
Date Filed	March 10, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

The heater grid bolt busted loose ultimately resulting in total engine failure. The bolt went through the intake, beat cylinder 6 all to heck resulting in the piston going through the block and wrapping around the cam shaft. Over $20,000 in repairs later and I have a working truck again. This is a known issue. My mechanic has fixed several of these in the last year. If you own one of these trucks, it is only a matter of time before it happens to you.

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