# 1997 DODGE RAM — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
> NHTSA complaint `86146` · 1997-09-08 · 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:ENGINE:GASOLINE
## Narrative
THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION NOTICED SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE FIREWALL  AREA.  CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER,  CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM UNDETERMINED.  *AK
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