| Issue ID | 539704 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10118852 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 19/03/05 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The consumer stated that inspection was done on vehicle and the hood was found to be corroded. Rusting activity was present at time of purchase. There was an exhaust pipe leak mid-point underneath the truck. The inspector stated that this was a major safety concern due to possible intrusion into cab area while driving. Also, exhaust system muffler,catalytic converter, and pipe showed signs of extreme overheating. Heavy deposits of dry fluffy carbon was evident inside the tail pipe. Indication of rich fuel mixture that will cause overheating with possibility of fire. Suppose to be new 2005 4x2 ram single cab.*ak *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PASDENA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA16K85JXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 21/02/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | JAMMIN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | POMANA |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 91766 |