# 2021 RAM PROMASTER — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `2081635` · 2025-04-09 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** RAM
- **Model:** PROMASTER
- **Year:** 2021
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Miles at failure:** 80,000
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
The contact owned a 2021 Ram 3500 Promaster. The contact stated one of his employees was driving at 40 MPH, when a burning odor was emitted from the vehicle. Smoke was emitting from under the hood and entered the vehicle through the A/C vents. The driver exited the vehicle. The driver did not sustain any injuries. None of the air bags deployed. It was unknown if any warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed. The vehicle was consumed by the fire and destroyed. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard. The origin of the fire was the engine. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact notified the insurance company. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
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