| Issue ID | 552784 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10130110 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 01/07/05 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANI |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: 2001, dodge, ram, consumer called the manufacturer and told them that vehicle was using about 2-3 quarts of oil weekly. Manufacturer called the dealership and indicated there were no records of anyone having this problem. Took vehicle to laurel valley dodge in latrobe, pa. They had several complaints about a paper gasket between the manifold and the heads left a hole there, and it was dumping oil into the manifold, and burning the oil. Dealer said they could take the paper gasket out and put a metal gasket at the cost of $600. 00. Consumer was told there was no recalls on this problem. The engine was still running and had not seized as of yet.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LATROBE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1B7HF16Y81SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 20/04/05 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | WRIGHTS MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | LATROBE |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |