| Issue ID | 543232 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10121979 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 08/12/03 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This happen to me three times the first time december 2003 two months after i got the vehicle. The second time it happened june 2004, and the third time it happened september 2004. The first time it happened. I was driving down the highway in 4 wheel drive high about 30 to 35 mph when the truck stalled. I had no indication that it stalled except for loss of power steering. The second time this happened i was driving down a gravel road about 35 to 40mph. I was coming up on a curve in the road, and the vehicle stalled again. Again i lost power steering, and came close to going into the ditch with my 1 year old boy. The third time this happened i was stopped at a stop light when the vehicle stalled. I have taken the vehicle in twice for this, and the dealership said the computer in the engine probrably just reset itself, and there is nothing they can do about it. I have written a letter to dodge, and sent it in with their survey after the last incident, and haven't heard back. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JEFFERSON CITY, MO |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18D64JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 29/10/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| 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 | CAPITOL CITY CHRYSTLER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 573-893-5000 |
| Dealer's city | JEFFERSON CITY |
| Dealer's state code | MO |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 65109 |