Problems with 2015 RAM 1500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle started to run rough as smoke was emitted through the vents. the contact was able to stop in a parking lot and upon exiting the vehicle with his passenger smoke was seen coming from under the hood. the vehicle was towed to daystar chrysler dodge jeep ram (206 s carrollton st, malvern, oh 44644) where the failure was diagnosed as the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler was fractured causing a fire. the egr cooler was replaced. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was taken back to the dealer to have the glow plug and the cylinder replaced due to the fire. the contact stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. the contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired per an unspecified manufacturer's recall (emission modification), the vehicle hesitated after a stop. mt. orab chrysler (937-453-3442, located at 110 cabbard way, mt. orab, oh 45154-7507) performed the repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. the manufacturer stated that they would contact the dealer; however, the dealer could not be reached. the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle performed as expected after the recall repair. the contact was also informed that the recall repair was to enable the vehicle to pass emissions inspection. the manufacturer stated that they could do nothing more to assist. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 143,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. while oeprating the vehicle, the contact heard a loud abnormal rattling sound coming from the exhaust. the contact observed the exhaust and noticed that the bolts that secured the exhaust were loose. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the results were not yet available. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. the dealer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 48,300. the vin was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and caught on fire. the contact opened the hood and flames were seen near the rear of the engine compartment. the contact extinguished the fire by throwing sand on the engine and a passerby was able to assist with extinguishing the fire. the vehicle was towed to planet dodge chrysler jeep ram (9975 nw 12th st, miami, fl 33172, (305) 470-8000) where it was determined that the failure was due to a burnt and melted egr cooler. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. when the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal ticking noise coming from the engine. after driving the vehicle for a while, the noise lessened but never went away. the vehicle was taken to ancira chrysler jeep dodge ram (10807 w interstate 10, san antonio, tx 78230, (888) 992-3393) where it was diagnosed that the exhaust manifold bolts fractured and needed to be replaced. the contact was also concerned that with the exhaust manifold bolts being fractured, there was a possibility of exhaust gases being dispersed into the atmosphere. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 117,000. *tt

This truck has an exhaust smell in the cabin that my wife and i have been noticing gets more prevalent as the vehicle gets more miles. i drove the truck about 8 hrs thursday night march 27th and into the morning of friday march 28th . by the time i got to my destination i had an extreme headache, nausea, burning eyes nose and throat. it was 0230 am, i tried to rest and sleep but was too ill. after approximately 9~10 hrs i went to the hospital to get checked, and document what i believe to have been exposure to exhaust fumes. the dr put me on oxygen and gave me anti nausea medicine. they drew a blood gas and told me that i had only slight signs of exposure unfortunately due to the time that i had waited to come in to get checked. i would like to know that this incident is reported as it seems to creep up and could cause an accident ! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. while the vehicle was at a stop, exhaust fumes entered the cabin. the contact mentioned that the heater and air conditioner were unable to operate due to the exhaust failure. the fumes caused the contact to become dizzy. the vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer in chicago, il, but the vehicle was not repaired. the cause of the failure was not determined. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 184,000. the vehicle is equpped with a diesel engine. *dsy