| Issue ID | 491280 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10081659 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 09/07/04 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving consumer noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the cooling fan needed to be replaced. *ak |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BLANCHARD, OK |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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