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2005 Dodge RAM 1500 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	627314
Internal NHTSA #	10188590
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2005
File date	09/04/07
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500 quadcab lwb. While merging into traffic at 55 mph the contact accelerated and the gauges on the dashboard began fluctuating out of control. The vehicle then shut off and the gauges remained stagnant. The engine locked up and the vehicle was towed to a mechanic. The mechanic stated that the failure was caused by sludge build-up. The warranty will not cover the repair because the dealer stated that the vehicle did not receive routine oil changes. The contact insisted that the vehicle has had regular oil changes. Currently, he must pay $10,000 for a new engine. The current and failure mileages were 44,200.*ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	44200
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	TAMPA , FL
VIN pattern	1D7HA18N25SXXXXXX
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	26/03/05
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	55
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Dealer's name	JERRY ULM DODGE
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2005 Dodge RAM 1500 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Dodge RAM 1500 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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