| Issue ID | 1217857 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10761570 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/09/15 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | S10 direct reply- letter to the secretary from constituent requesting assistance with a potential safety issue regarding chrysler vehicle (s); full document not imaged. *smd 2005 dodge ram 2500. The consumer stated the gas tank needed to be replaced. The consumer stated he was never able to properly put gas in the vehicle from the day, he purchased it. The consumer stated the first time he attempted to put gas in the vehicle, he could only add four cents at a time without the nozzle shutting off and the gas spilling out. The gas tank was replaced with a used one. However, the replacement tank failed. The consumer stated inferior parts were used which caused the gas tank to leak. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | FORWARDED FROM A CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE |
| City and State | WAVERLY, IL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | FREEDOM CHRYSLER |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | VIRDEN |
| Dealer's state code | IL |
| Dealer's ZIP code |