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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emis Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	656165
Internal NHTSA #	10212445
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2003
File date	14/12/07
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, the valve spring failed and was sucked into the engine. The engine failed and the entire vehicle shut down. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The cost to replace the engine is $7,500. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 100,000.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	100000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	RUTHER GLEN, VA
VIN pattern	1D7HU18D03JXXXXXX
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	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	65
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Dealer's name	CARMAX
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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emis Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emis Problems, Complaints and Defects

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