NHTSA Complaint #6900895 — 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	6900895
Vehicle	2001 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date of Incident	August 17, 2001
Date Filed	April 26, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	LA

Consumer Description

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS, CLAIM 04-1299-808. *SLC

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