Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the heater motor was emitting hot air and he could smell burning wires. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that the resister, wiring harness and the blower motor failed, which would need to be replaced. The contact repaired the vehicle by replacing the resister, the wiring harness and the blower motor himself. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The current mileage was approximately 98,000.
2001 Dodge RAM 2500: fire, smoke or burning smell
9 of the 469 complaints about the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
1.) after opening the hood the rubber strip running across the top edge of the firewall (where back of hood meets) may become dislodged and fall onto the turbocharger housing. 2.) this occurs almost every time hood is opened. The last time I had to open the hood it was dark and I did not notice that it had become detached again when I closed the hood. 3.) since the rubber had caught on fire I removed it and allowed it to burn itself out on my driveway. The last time it came in contact with the turbo I was able to notice it before it actually had caught on fire, this time I was not so lucky.
I have a 2001 dodge ram 2500 p/u quad cab that caught on fire after I turned the truck off. There was a safety recall in 2002, but I was never notified. Chrysler sent out an inspector and they denied the claim. I was under the impression that safety recalls had to be listed on registration so as to be done before you can re-register. I received a letter stating that they denied the claim but not told the facts of the investigation or why it was denied. The recall stated that this could cause a fire.
While driving, consumer noticed smoke coming from the engine, claim 55-s396-819.
Vehicle caught fire while parked, vehicle was a total loss and the fire appeared to have started in the engine area, claim 59-v606-925.
While driving, vehicle began acting funny, consumer noticed smoke and then vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment, claim 37-3264-228.
While driving, vehicle began acting funny, consumer noticed smoke and vehicle caught on fire, claim 37-3264-228.
While driving, consumer saw smoke coming from the engine, claim 55-s396-819.
Vehicle was parked, consumer was awakened to find vehicle engulfed in flames, appears to have originated in engine area, claim 59-v609-925.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500?
9 of 469 owner complaints about the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 (2%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500?
There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500
Ball joint 25Pulling 24Headlights 12Brake failure 11Loss of power 11Stalling 10ABS 8Power steering loss 8Tire blowout 6Overheating 5Steering lock-up 5
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