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rvbill123's avatar
rvbill123
Explorer
Apr 10, 2015

Dodge diesel p/u fire

My 2012 2500 p/u burned up 9/14. The engine compartment was on fire. I was on a forest service road 2 miles from camp ground. This was going to be a ELK hunting trip. I was towing my toyhauler, it didn't burn. The truck was a total loss! The truck had 11,000 miles on it. A month later I got a safety recall letter notice from Chrysler stating the RAM trucks with 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel . The fuel heater could start an engine fire, they said their inspector said in was not a manufacturing defect.. My truck was still under warranty.. The only one that paid was my insurance, minus $500 deductible. so beware...
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Apr 10, 2015
    No, I think that particular recall was just for your vintage - mines too old :(
    Doesn't seem right that the ins co has to pick up the tab does it. Ram should pay but I doubt they'll even be contacted.
  • micpib1's avatar
    micpib1
    Explorer
    Apr 10, 2015
    I received a recall notice for my 2014 Ram and took it to my local dealer. I was told that Chrysler had not come up with a "fix" and I would be notified when they do???? JH
  • Gene_Ginny's avatar
    Gene_Ginny
    Explorer
    Apr 11, 2015
    rvbill123 wrote:
    ... A month later I got a safety recall letter notice from Chrysler stating the RAM trucks with 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel . The fuel heater could start an engine fire, they said their inspector said in was not a manufacturing defect.....

    NOT a manufacturing defect :h Are they saying they engineered it to start a fire :?

    I wonder what the reaction would be if you brought in the recall notice AND the burned up truck?
  • nineoaks2004's avatar
    nineoaks2004
    Explorer
    Apr 11, 2015
    A Warranty is only as good as the seller / company that makes it.
    Seems Chrysler has let you down. Sorry for the loss..
  • MEXICOWANDERER's avatar
    MEXICOWANDERER
    Explorer
    Apr 11, 2015
    That had had to be painful. The hassle of getting your toy hauler out, doing without your truck then dealing with the hassles. I thought comprehensive loss was 100%? Covered?
  • doxiemom11's avatar
    doxiemom11
    Explorer II
    Apr 11, 2015
    If there was a recall, your insurance company may very well go after Chrysler to recover funds. Especially if they have more than 1 claim with the same thing happening.

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