| Issue ID | 498146 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10086960 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 16/08/04 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Coolant overflow bottle defective design. Cap leaks coolant. Coolant level @ minimum still losing coolant. Dealer states when vehicle goes over rough roads, coolant spashes and leaks out the cap. Bottle replaced 3 times, continues to leak.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PARMA, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18N84SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 29/03/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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