NHTSA Complaint #550483 — 1999 DODGE RAM 1500
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA
Crash Fire 2 Injuries
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 550483 |
| Vehicle | 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 2 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
THE STEERING UNIT FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH GUARDRAIL, DUE TO DESIGN OF THE GAS TANK, WHICH HANGS 3 INCHES BELOW FRAME, DURING IMPACT WITH THE GUARDRAIL, THE FUEL TANK RUPTURED AND CAUGHT FIRE, BURNING VEHICLE AND INJURY/BURNS TO CONSUMERS. YH
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