# 1997 DODGE RAM 1500 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `126646` · 1998-12-03 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 1500
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
## Narrative
CONSUMER HAD BEEN DRIVING VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES WHEN HE STARTED TO SMELL A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL.  THEN HE PARKED VEHICLE, BUT WITH ENGINE STILL RUNNING VEHICLE STARTED GETTING ON FIRE AND EXPLODED. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS OF INTAKE MANIFOLD ON OCTOBER 16, 1998.  DEALER HAD TOLD CONSUMER THAT THEY WILL INVESTIGATE. *AK
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