| Issue ID | 1085484 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10609201 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 10/07/12 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, there was smoke seen from the hood area. The contact later discovered that the number 4 injector line was cracked near the engine side of the fitting, which was leaking a large amount of fuel into the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken toa dealer where it was diagnosed that the number 4 injector line needed to be replaced. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 115000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KETCHUM, OK |
| VIN pattern | 3D3MX49CX6GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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