| Issue ID | 745908 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10290935 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 08/09/09 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 55 mph the engine stalled without any prior warnings. After brake application the vehicle was restarted. However he noticed that the engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the brake light switch was replaced. After the repair the failure resurfaced. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and a technician replaced various switches and components because they melted. None of the repairs have remedied the failure because the failure still persisted. The dealer was notified, and she was referred to another dealer. However the dealer could not provide a remedy because they could not duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 23,000. The current mileage was 32,000. Updated 12/07/09 *bf the check engine light illuminated. The dealer replaced a faulty brake switch. Updated 12/09/09 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ROGERSVILLE, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU162X7JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
| 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 | ROYSTON OF ROGERSVILLE, LLC |
| Dealer's telephone number | 472-272-7671 |
| Dealer's city | ROGERSVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | TN |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 37857 |