Dodge RAM 2500 fire or smoke problems

Filed Sep 28, 2020 · Engine · 180,000 miles · WA · fire

I was driving on i405 in washington state traveling southbound when I noticed smoke coming from my engine compartment...I pulled over popped the hood and took a quick look.. I noticed flames on the lower portion of the motor almost behind the firewall...called 911...

Filed Apr 13, 2020 · Engine · 79,000 miles · MI · fire

Truck burst into flames just sitting in the driveway. Truck had been parked and not started in 5 days.

Filed Oct 31, 2019 · Engine · 110,000 miles · NE · fire · 1 injury

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 *tr 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.

Filed Jul 9, 2019 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. While driving 70 MPH, the contact smelled smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact was able to drive home and park the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and noticed smoke coming from the alternator. The contact also noticed that the battery cables were overheated. The contact disconnected the battery cable wires, which caused the smoke to stop. The vehicle was not able to be driven. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v739000 (electrical system). The contact called allen samuels chrysler dodge jeep ram waco (located at 201 w loop 340, waco, tx 76712, (254) 848-6200) and notified them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed May 25, 2019 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · CO

When we got home last nite I saw smoke coming out from under the hood and I could smell something burning like electrical. I opened the hood and the alternator was pouring out smoke. I grabbed my hose and poured water on it until I could disconnect the batteries. Upon research I found the same problem on 2013 model years. I feel the 2013 recall may need to be extended to earlier model years. I am fortunate the truck did not catch fire.

Filed Jun 1, 2018 · Electrical · 127,893 miles · IL · fire

I drove the truck about 20miles home, shut the truck off and unloaded both of my sleeping children. By the time I got back to the truck to unload our stuff my whole garage was filled with smoke. I quickly backed the truck out of the garage and called 911 because it was continuing to smoke heavily. The fire department came popped the hood and put out the fire. They unhooked both batteries and they could show me what was on fire the alternator and wires surrounding outside of it. Told me not to drive it anywhere until a mechanic can come. Ive asked the fire department for the report but they haven't sent it over yet.

Filed Jan 27, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 45,000 miles · NE · fire

Back in september 2017 I was at work at offutt air force base when I received several messages from the papillion fire department, the la vista police department, and my apartment staff had been desperately trying to get ahold of me to let me know that my ram 2500, which I had not driven in over 10 days, had caught fire under the hood in its parking spot near my apartment building. My first thought after being completely blown away by the fact that a lightly used truck that hadn't even been driven could spontaneously catch itself on fire was that thank goodness the truck was parked outside and not in my garage. When I got to my truck I saw that the fuse box was melted as well as all the wires leading to and from the fuse box. I had the truck towed to a local ram dealership and I contacted ram and chrysler special investigations who refused to provide me with any details other than the vehicle was no longer under warranty.

Filed Jan 26, 2018 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · AZ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 2500. While driving 65 MPH, the contact noticed a vibration followed by a large explosion. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The inside of the vehicle filled with smoke and a hole was observed in the floor area along with flames. The fire was extinguished with a fire extinguisher. The contact called 911 where the police officer waited for the tow truck. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (lithia chrysler, 7171 west canel dr, kennewick, washington 99336) where it was diagnosed that the front driveline became loose. The vehicle was traded in due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified and sent a represenative to do a report on the incident. Approximately two months later, the contact received a letter from the manufacturer stating that the failure was not their responsibility. The VIN search revealed one recall, which was not in effect at the time of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. *tt

Filed Jan 12, 2018 · Electrical · 250,200 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 2500. While the vehicle was parked and the hood was lifted, the contact observed smoke coming from the engine area. The fire department was not contacted. The contact stated that the wires to the alternator were burned. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called an unknown dealer and was informed that the repair cost was $400. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 250,200.

Filed Aug 1, 2017 · Engine · 89,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle shook while driving highway speeds. The contact took the vehicle to the dick huvaeres dealer where it was diagnosed that the ticking in the motor was due to a faulty water pump. The dealer replaced the water pump; however, the failure recurred. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. After returning home from the dealer, the vehicle suddenly caught fire while parked in the driveway. The contact called the berlin township and elmont fire departments to extinguish the fire. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was salvaged. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: [xxx]. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000. *tt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).