| Issue ID | 925366 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10462243 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/06/12 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 15000. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph with the defroster activated, the air began to suddenly circulate only from the floor vents. There was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 09v158000 (equipment: electrical: air conditioner). The dealer refused to honor the recall due to a previous inspection performed under the same recall. At that specific time, there was no indication of a defect. The technician stated that the repair for the recent failure would be at the owner's expense. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EDWARDSVILLE , IL |
| VIN pattern | 1D3HB16T69JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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