Dodge diesel p/u fire

[rvbill123]

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...

[doxiemom11]

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.

[MEXICOWANDERER]

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?

[nineoaks2004]

A Warranty is only as good as the seller / company that makes it.
Seems Chrysler has let you down. Sorry for the loss..

[Gene_Ginny]

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?

[westend]

NHTSA- File a Complaint Button #2 choice-"Was there a fire".

[micpib1]

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

[ScottG]

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.

[rvbill123]

I see you have a Dodge? Did you get a recall?

[ScottG]

Sounds like one good recall to get done.