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2005 DODGE RAM 3500 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

firecrash · 536119 · 2005-05-21

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 3500
Year
2005
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Miles at failure
9,450

Severity

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

Narrative

I WAS DRIVING MY PICKUP IN MY DRIVEWAY, AND HAD TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND EXIT THE VEHICLE LEAVING THE MOTOR RUNNING. ABOUT 10 SECONDS AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE IT STOPPED RUNNING. I HAVE SEEN ON INTERNET FORUMS THAT THIS IS A RELATIVELY COMMON OCCURANCE, AND IT UNFORTUNATELY HAPPENS ON THE ROADWAYS SO I FEEL SO FAR I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10121777
Machine
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