| Issue ID | 576416 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10148222 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 20/01/06 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While visiting my cousin in fredericksburg va, he notice noise from the front of the car, we spot the broken coil spring and also notice the brand new tire (front, driver side has scratch on the side wall we assume the broken coil spring cause that. I took the truck in at stafford dodge in va to have the coil spring replace. The dealership said the control and upper and lower ball joints were wearing out need to be replace it will cost about $2500. I call in to chrysler motor to let them know that for 5 years old truck, i have to replace coil spring $527. 44 and control arm when i have money to replace $2500. 00. That just not right. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46700 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MIAMI , FL |
| VIN pattern | 1B7HC13Y91JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 24/07/00 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| 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 | SAFFORD DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 540 989 7200 |
| Dealer's city | FREDERICKSBURG |
| Dealer's state code | VA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 22408 |