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2008 DODGE RAM 3500 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

fire1 injured · 712810 · 2009-03-19

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 3500
Year
2008
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Miles at failure
19,000
Speed
60 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY OTHER MOTORISTS THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. HE THEN NOTICED FLAMES IN THE CABIN AND THE BED, IN ADDITION TO THE FUEL TANK. HE PULLED OVER AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE HIGHWAY PATROL ALSO ARRIVED AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE LEFT A TRAIL OF FIRE ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO THE FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS A SHORTAGE BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER WANTED TO INVESTIGATE; HOWEVER, THEY WILL NOT INFORM THE CONTACT OR THE INSURANCE COMPANY WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR BURNS TO HIS HANDS, ARMS, AND HAIR. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 19,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10262475
Machine
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