| Issue ID | 1371281 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10978778 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 14/04/17 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The injector fuel line keep brakeing and pushing high pressure fuel all over the engine compartment. Vehicle is in motion and engine at full temp. This is well known problem with this engine with thousands of people stranded each year. Extreme fire hazard. It has happened twice to this truck in 80000 miles |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TYGH VALLEY, OR |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MS48C85GXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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