# 1998 DODGE RAM 1500 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
> NHTSA complaint `689003` · 2008-09-18 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 1500
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- **Miles at failure:** 160,000
- **Speed:** 20 mph
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM.  WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG THAT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION.  HE LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES.  THE FLAMES QUICKLY ENGULFED THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.  HE MANAGED TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES.  THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE.  THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL SERVICE STATION AND A LARGE HOLE WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL TANK.  THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE ESTIMATED COST OF $3,500.  A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.  THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 160,000.
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