| Issue ID | 1235935 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10788261 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/01/14 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the engine block manifold bolts fractured. When the vehicle was started, the engine made an abnormal noise. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the engine block manifold screws fractured due to the heat. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was repaired. The contact replaced the engine manifold bolts. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAS VEGAS, NV |
| VIN pattern | 1D3HB16T99JXXXXXX |
| 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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