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1998 DODGE RAM 2500 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

fire · 117195 · 1998-09-10

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 2500
Year
1998
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Speed
35 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

FRACTURE IN THE EGR TUBE CAUSED VEHICLE FIRE.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
540902
Machine
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