# 1981 DODGE RAM — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `74533` · 1997-03-21 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM
- **Year:** 1981
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
## Narrative
FAULTY VACUUM PUMP CAUSED MUFFLER  TO EXPLODE/GAS TANK TO CATCH ON FIRE.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*