| Issue ID | 1397543 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11012909 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 16/11/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Just bought this veicle second owner of said vehicle look it all over. Brought it to a. Dealer ship to have a state inspection performed and the frame crunched on the lift. Note the frame still had black paint on it from. Factory. The frame literally rotted from inside out. And it appears i am not the only on with this issue. This frame has not lasted anywhere near the life expectancy of the vehicle 20 yrs. And there are way older vehicle on the road that still are perfect. Toyota gets a frame recall but this dodge won't and i do not understand why this is so. This is a problem considering it's rotting from the inside out. I see frames braking while driving this is a major safety issue that should be addressed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 139000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WISCASSET, ME |
| 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? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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