NHTSA Complaint #8009553 — 1998 DODGE RAM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	8009553
Vehicle	1998 DODGE RAM
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	April 29, 2002
Date Filed	May 9, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MO

Consumer Description

ENGINE BLEW A ROD, CAUSING ENGINE TO RATTLE. *AK

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