| Issue ID | 420694 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10023128 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 02/06/03 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dodge ram 1500 hemi. Bought on 5-26-03. On 6-2-03 the truck broke down. Broken valve spring. First it was thought the computer. Now dodge wants motor back. Truck is still in the shop with the replacement motor not in sight. Is this a problem with the new hemi style motor? May need to look into this. *nlm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1200 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 26/05/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 70 |
| 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 | ATASCOSA DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | PLEASINGTON |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code |