Issue ID | 684686 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10235498 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 1500 |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 19/06/08 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the linkage bar that connects the shifter to the transfer case is approximately 14 inches long. It is held together by rubber grommets. Over time, a combination of excessive temperatures and wear and tear caused the grommets to fail. As a result, the linkage bar falls out of the vehicle without warning, which increases the risk of injury to other drivers. The vehicle has been repaired. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 44,200. Update 09/10/08 *cw updated 09/16/08 *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 44200 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | COOPER CITY, FL |
VIN pattern | 1D7HU18N92SXXXXXX |
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 | 31/03/23 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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 | MONARCH DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | 954-484-2300 |
Dealer's city | LAUDERDALE LAKES |
Dealer's state code | FL |
Dealer's ZIP code | 33313 |