| Issue ID | 616781 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10179549 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 21/12/06 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving on rt. 10 in nj, oil pressure gauge dropped and engine made a loud noise and stopped. Barely made it to the side of the road, after almost getting rear ended. Had it towed to dealer where dodge's independent inspector said it was the thermostat. Had engine replaced by my mechanic and was determined to be sludge build up with the pump completely clogged and the oil screen also clogged with metal fragments. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73400 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 3D7HU18N32GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 40 |
| 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 | DOVER DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 973-366-1718 |
| Dealer's city | DOVER |
| Dealer's state code | NJ |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 07801 |