| Issue ID | 581190 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10151984 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 06/03/06 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph a loud bang was heard. The consumer pulled the vehicle off the road and had it towed to the dealership. The dealership determined there was water in the air filter which caused the rod to go through the engine block. The engine needs to be replaced. Updated 3/22/2006 - *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | APPLE VALLEY, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KA28C64GXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 19/03/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 70 |
| 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 | AVONDALE DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 623-298-1103 |
| Dealer's city | AVONDALE |
| Dealer's state code | AZ |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 85323 |