| Issue ID | 1586448 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11234988 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 19/07/19 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. While driving, the strap that held the fuel tank fractured. As a result, another motorist informed the contact that the fuel tank was dragging on the ground, leaking, and damaged. Zeigler chrysler dodge jeep of downers grove (2311 ogden ave, downers grove, il 60515, (630) 241-5500) stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The dealer quoted a repair cost of over $1,000. The contact stated that an independent mechanic would repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and ordered a fuel tank on back order. The failure mileage was 222,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 222000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LOCKPORT, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18286JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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