Issue ID | 1556753 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11196899 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 14/04/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Serious exhaust leak. Also, exhaust is leaking into the cabin. My 2012 dodge ram 1500 truck has 77,000 miles. I noticed a ticking noise coming from under the hood and a terrible smell inside the truck. I realized the vehicle has an exhaust leak. The leak is coming from the exhaust manifold on the passenger side. A mechanic friend of mine who works at a shop in gainesville fl told me his shop has repaired 125 of the same trucks in 2. 5 yrs who have the same problem. The problem is the manifold bolts are failing/breaking which causes an exhaust leak which in turn causes the manifold to warp. My truck has now had the same failure and is currently at my local dealership. My truck was in motion on a city street. In my opinion this exhaust leak is a serious problem just like ford recently had with their police vehicles. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 77000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GAINESVILLE, FL |
VIN pattern | 1C6RD6MT2CSXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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