| Issue ID | 609949 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10174051 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 20/11/02 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Parking lights and tail lights do not function. Lamp out indicator light on dash is not on. Problem diagnosed to be in the fuse box circuit boards also known as the pdc (power distribution center). Apparently corrosion occurs inside the box and the ground is lost. Original equipment part number is 56045433ae. That part number is no longer available and has been replaced by part number 56045433af. Neither part is available for purchase from dodge dealers. There depots also show no stock and they do not know when the part will be available. As the corrosion continues other electronic components of the vehicle could be lost resulting in a serious safety issue. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55889 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ORISKANY, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18N32SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 21/07/02 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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