| Issue ID | 571867 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10144802 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/12/05 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Improper functioning of windshield wipers. While in intermittent position, they will randomly work at normal low-speeds for a few cycles and revert back to the set speed. Also, from time to time they do not work when the switch is turned on the first time (3 times in 1. 5 years). When switch is turned off then back on they will start to work. Happens more when the wipers are used for long periods. So they can't replicate it, and if they try a tech has to watch continually for hours and because it's a completely random happening, they could well miss it. Basically when you aren't driving the truck for hours in rain looking through/at the wipers you really don't see it. Vehicle has been in 3 times for this issue. First the grounds and contacts were cleaned, to no avail. The 2nd time the wiper control was replaced, which made it happen less often, but still occurs. Third time was today, was told they could not fix the problem because they could not make it happen. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BROOKVILLE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KU28C64GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 21/07/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | NOLF CHRYSLER-DODGE INC |
| Dealer's telephone number | 8143655251 |
| Dealer's city | FAIRMOUNT CITY |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 16224 |