| Issue ID | 603462 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10169020 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 17/09/06 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2004 dodge ram cummins turbo diesel truck. Around aug 14 2006 i had a fuel injector fail. The result is a crankcase full of fuel which exits the engine out of the overflow at the rear of the engine, this in turn causes fuel to cover the rear of the engine and underside of the truck. Again last weekend sept 17th i had another failure. I believe that the combination of fuel and hot exhaust is a fire waiting to happen. The dealer other than a warranty repair denies that there is a problem but on various web sites i keep hearing about others having the same problem. I think this is a time bomb waiting to happen that could kill or severely hurt someone from a resulting fire. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 49000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RIVES JUNCTION, MI |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KU28C54GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 17/02/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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