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2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	550064
Internal NHTSA #	10128214
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2001
File date	08/07/05
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I purchased a 2001 dodge ram 1500 quad cab, vin [xxx], from fowler dodge in oklahoma city. The vehicle was sold as is with engine problems. Upon taking the vehicle to a mechanic, i was told that it will need over $2000 in repairs in order to be safe and reliable. The problems are as follows: #1 engine cylinder has burnt valve, not creating adequate cylinder pressure #5 cylinder has burnt valve, not creating adequate pressure #8 cylinder has burnt valve, not creating any pressure brakes rotors require replacement transmission slipping between 1st and 2nd gear headlights operate in full high beam only, all the time. Faulty headlght switch the mechanic i took the vehicle to has reccommended that i get a lawyer, write to you and chrysler and give fowler dodge a chance to make the repairs under good faith. The mechanic also stated that on numerous dodge ram maintenance forums, this is a common problem. I have seen these first hand and it is true. I have seen posts with people stating that their dealer told them there was a problem with the cylinder heads which lead to burnt valves, requiring cylinder head replacement. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6)
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	114590
Number of Occurences	4
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
VIN pattern	1B7HC13Z61JXXXXXX
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	13/05/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	0
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Dealer's name	FOWLER DODGE
Dealer's telephone number	405-616-3634
Dealer's city	OKLAHOMA CITY
Dealer's state code	OK
Dealer's ZIP code	73139

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2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects

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