| Issue ID | 658560 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10214416 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 06/01/08 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADI |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the radiator was clogged and needed to be replaced. The failure occurred while driving 55 mph. Through further investigation, he discovered that dodge was installing a filter system in the 2001-2003 models. The contact wanted to be reimbursed for part of the fee he paid to have the system replaced. Dodge would not reimburse him because the vehicle was under warranty. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 50,300 and failure mileage was 50,214. Updated 01/24/08 *bf the consumer stated dodge will not assist with the cost of the vehicle because it is no longer under warranty. Updated 01/24/08 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50214 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EUNICE, LA |
| VIN pattern | 1D78A18N93JXXXXXX |
| 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 | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
| 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 | MIKE'S AUTO REPAIR |
| Dealer's telephone number | 601-736-8722 |
| Dealer's city | COLUMBIA |
| Dealer's state code | MS |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 39429 |