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2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Equipment Electrical Air Conditioner Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	538966
Internal NHTSA #	10118435
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2001
File date	01/01/05
Component	EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Over a period of a few months the freon in my pickup's air conditioning system escaped under pressure (when the a/c or defroster were turned on and engine running) into the cab of the truck. I periodically noticed an oily residue on the inside of the wind shield when the a/c or defroster were turned on, but thought little of it. Simultaneously with the freon leaking under pressure into the cab, i developed serious medical problems including a diagnosis by a neurologist of polyneuropathy following ascending periphal neuropathy. I lost forty pounds in a two month period. I did not know the cause of my illness until the a/c stopped working due to a lack of freon, and the mechanic traced the leak to the inside of the cab. I have not fully recovered from the prolonged effects of breathing the freon. It seems there should be some sort of detector to indicate when a problem such as this occurs. Since my dodge pickup had this problem, i suspect that others may have had the same malufunction, and would like to warn other drivers. Fortunately, i was the only user of the truck and i am over 60 years old. My dr. Tells me that the long-term effects of regularly breathing freon almost daily for several weeks is unknown and that i might recover from the neuropathy or possibly not. My weight loss occurred considerably in the arms and legs (consistent with periphal neuropathy associated with breathing freon). Please warn others of this problem.*ak
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Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MT PLEASANT, TX
VIN pattern	1B7HC16X21SXXXXXX
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	1
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Dealer's name	BONHAM DODGE
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2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Equipment Electrical Air Conditioner Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Equipment Electrical Air Conditioner Problems, Complaints and Defects

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