# 2008 DODGE RAM 3500 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `787793` · 2010-05-17 · 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 3500
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 80,000
- **Speed:** 55 mph
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. SUDDENLY, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD AREA. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE  DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND TOWED. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURIES. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. THE INSURANCE COMPANY INFORMED THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS  CONTRIBUTED TO THE TRANSMISSION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 11/03/10. *LJ
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