| Issue ID | 539425 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10118688 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 19/04/05 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Purchased 3/4 ton puck-up truck. The hemi engine has a noisy valve train. The dealership placed new heads on the engine per the new dodge service bulletin after 7,000 miles. With the new heads on there was no change in the amount of noise the engine made. The service bulliten indicates a clearance issue regarding the valve diameter. The truck has been to the dealership 3 times regarding this issue.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6800 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WESTMINSTER, MD |
| VIN pattern | 1D7KS28D25JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 29/01/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | HERITAGE OF WESTMINSTER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 4108761540 |
| Dealer's city | WESTMINSTER |
| Dealer's state code | MD |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 21157 |