| Issue ID | 401496 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10005622 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 26/01/03 |
| Component | OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine check light 442 due to leak in evaporator hose assembly. My truck in only a 2001 but the dealership says that is normal for dodge trucks. It is a costly repair and is not covered by my extended warrenty. I know of several other persons who have had the same problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HINKLEY, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 08/02/01 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| 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 | MOSS BROS |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | RIVERSIDE |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |