| Issue ID | 601717 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10167710 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 01/09/06 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: updated 10/4/2006 - the pistons melted inside the engine and the spark plugs melted. The check engine light illuminated the engine lost all power while driving 70 mph. A ne *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30764 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ANAHEIM HILLS, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18NX35XXXXXX |
| 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 | 11/03/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | U |
| 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 | CORLEYS DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | GRANTS |
| Dealer's state code | NM |
| Dealer's ZIP code |