# 2002 DODGE RAM 1500 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `707177` · 2009-02-06 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 1500
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 52,000
- **Speed:** 65 mph
## Narrative
2002 DODGE RAM 1500 HAD A LEAK IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CAUGHT  FIRE.   *NJ  THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE FIRE DAMAGED THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE TRUCK, AND MELTED THE GAS TANK AND BED LINER. *JB
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