| Issue ID | 578162 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10149571 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 16/01/06 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70mph another motorist alerted the contact the running lights on the vehicle were out. Upon inspection the dealership found the power distribution center and the fcm (part # 56045434aea) failed. There was a power surge through the parts that caused the fuses to be blown. An independent repair shop replaced the power distribution center and the fcm. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70200 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DOYLESTOWN, OH |
| VIN pattern | 3B7HU18N62GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 24/11/04 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 70 |
| 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 | FRED MARTIN MOTOR COMPANY |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | BARBERTON |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 44203-1011 |