| Issue ID | 1160594 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10690024 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 23/02/15 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was doing routine maintenance on my truck and located frame rusted through on left frame rail just in front of rear tire and behind rear door. In no way should this be happening since i purchased it new in 2003 . The truck has been well maintained . |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 194268 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GEORGETOWN , KY |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18D43JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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