# 2017 RAM 1500 — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `1921576` · 2023-08-23 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** RAM
- **Model:** 1500
- **Year:** 2017
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Speed:** 20 mph
## Narrative
Was driving slow on a county highway following a tractor. Got got a service message for electronic throttle system, followed by the check engine light, then a service message for def system see dealer. I then noticed smoke coming out of my vents and the truck started on fire.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*