| Issue ID | 860943 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10403703 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/06/08 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Right trailer light failed on a 2004 dodge ram 2500 with factory tow package while towing in 2007. This led to being rear ended while towing with my truck. Initially assumed it was a problem with the trailer. Following a deployment when i tried to rent a trailer uhaul determined there was a problem with my truck and a repair shop in kansas determined the failure was resultant from the power distribution center part # 68005476aa (which is on national back order and has been for some time) in 2011. The failure is on going and as a result of the backorder for said part has not been resolved. Consequence is that i am unable to safely and legally tow with my dodge ram 2500 with a factory tow package. I have ordered the replacement part but have not received it. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FORT LEAVENWORTH, KS |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KU28D84GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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