| Issue ID | 667258 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10221340 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 05/01/08 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While dong a routine oil change, noticed sludge under oil filler cap. Also noticing that the oil gauge will occasionally show low oil pressure. Have always done oil changes every 3000 miles. Was not a problem until recently. Is there a tech bulletin on this? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | APO, AE |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18N62JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 09/10/02 |
| 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 |
| 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 | DONOVAN DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | SIERRA VISTA |
| Dealer's state code | 00 |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 85635 |