# 1997 DODGE RAM — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `85002` · 1997-08-26 · 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
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
## Narrative
THE DEFECTIVE PAD AROUND THE FIREWALL AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE AND BURNT THE PAD AROUND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.  *AK
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