| Issue ID | 1015166 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10546784 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 26/10/12 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that she started the vehicle and activated the defroster system however, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal knocking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was repaired. The contact was not aware of the exact repairs made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 11/13/13*lj the consumer stated the battery drained. The dealer was unable to locate where it was coming from, so they reset the electrical system and said it may or may not be fixed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAWRENCEBURG , KY |
| VIN pattern | 1D3HB18P49SXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | FREEDOM CHRYSLER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 859-268-3000 |
| Dealer's city | LEXINGTON |
| Dealer's state code | KY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 40509 |