| Issue ID | 492288 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10081135 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 08/07/04 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My dodge quadcab hemi began vibrating excessively at around 750 miles and the engine light came on. I called the dealership and they said as long as the light wasn't blinking, it was safe to drive. However, they recommended that i pull into the closest dealership to get it checked out to make sure it was safe to drive the hour i had to go to get home. By the time i got to the dealership, the truck was stalling and blowing blue smoke out the back with a strong gasoline smell. After a week of waiting, it was finally determined that the fuel injectors leaked fuel into the engine. They have discussed replacing the long block, but say that it is a restricted item and they have to pull one off the assembly line and don't know when that will happen. I am still waiting to find out when i may get my truck back. I asked them to just replace the truck since it is so new, but they say at the dealership that it between me and chrysler and the tx lemon laws. I've had no luck even getting a response from chrysler. *la |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 750 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KINGWOOD, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18D34SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30/06/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
| 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 | HAZELWOOD'S DODGE COUNTRY |
| Dealer's telephone number | 281-359-7100 |
| Dealer's city | KINGWOOD |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code |