| Issue ID | 1689375 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11354417 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/03/20 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the heater failed to operate as designed and the contact was unable to see the roadway clearly. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic and had the heater core and thermostat replaced. The contact stated he continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 09v158000 (equipment) however the vin was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was unknown. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GALLATIN, MO |
| VIN pattern | 1D3HV18T69SXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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