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2020 RAM 1500 — ENGINE

fire · 2059928 · 2025-01-27

Vehicle

Make
RAM
Model
1500
Year
2020
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
ENGINE

Severity

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

Narrative

The DPF got so hot in a matter of a few miles (8 minutes driving) it blew a hole in it, and melted all the wiring under the truck, caused the engine to stop, automatically locking all the doors (thank God my child and husband had stopped and were out) before this happened.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11638764
Machine
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