| Issue ID | 421807 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10023490 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 14/05/03 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Ram 1500 hemi, with 1900 miles on it, it broke a valve spring, cracked the block, lost the motor. It took 14 days to get the motor replaced, now it has a rear main seal leak. Waiting on parts, 12 days. My truck has been it shop for 26 days, i've only owned it for two and half months. After 30 days it falls under the lemon law. *nlm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1900 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SURPRISE, AZ |
| 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 | 07/03/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 75 |
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