| Issue ID | 1448605 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11074085 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/01/16 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While adding fuel to the vehicle, fuel spewed from the recovery unit. The contact sustained blisters to the hands and legs, which did not require medical attention. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (mcpeek's dodge of anaheim, 1221 s auto center dr, anaheim, ca 92806) where it was diagnosed that the filler pipe and/or tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: [xxx]. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 89,000. *tt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ORANGE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KR19D98GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 21/09/10 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | MCPEEK'S DODGE OF ANAHEIM |
| Dealer's telephone number | 714-774-6767 |
| Dealer's city | ANAHEIM |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 92806 |