| Issue ID | 961291 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10494715 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 25/01/13 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, he heard a loud clunking noise. The heater then failed, causing the air to flow toward the floorboard. In addition, the windshield could not be cleared using the defroster and the windshield became fogged, blocking the contact's visibility of the roadway. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 84,000. Returned by usps. 2nd attempt on 2/21/2013 failed. *kb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 84000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PRINCETON, WV |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS19D56GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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