| Issue ID | 597588 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10164526 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 25/07/06 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CON |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2001 dodge ram with 61000 miles. Check engine light came on and dealer says i have an issue with my transmission. I late find out that daimlerchrysler issued a technical bulletin in 10/02/2000 that this model has a defect in the transmission pressure boost valve... Bulletin 21-11-00. Since my failure occurred after my warranty expired they are telling me i am responsible for the repair. I think this should have been a recall since the manufacturer knew they had a defect in the transmission in 2000 and still allowed cars to be sold with the defect. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61500 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EDGEWOOD , MD |
| VIN pattern | 3B7HF13Z71GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/08/01 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | COOK MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | ABERDEEN |
| Dealer's state code | MD |
| Dealer's ZIP code |