Issue ID | 1615029 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11277284 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 2500 |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 16/09/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2010 ram 2500. While driving approximately 60 mph, smoke suddenly appeared under the hood. After stopping the vehicle, the contact noticed flames coming from the engine compartment through the wheel well of the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. The vehicle was destroyed and towed from the scene. A fire report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 110,000.*dt consumer took the vehicle to auto one (grand island, ne, 308-382-1091) for repairs. The manufacturer did not provide assistance or a reason for the failure. *dl |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GAND ISLAND, NE |
VIN pattern | 3D7TT2CT8AGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 14/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 60 |
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 | AUTO ONE |
Dealer's telephone number | 308-382-1091 |
Dealer's city | GRAND ISLAND |
Dealer's state code | NE |
Dealer's ZIP code | 68801 |