| Issue ID | 572697 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10145362 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/12/05 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The consumer experienced sudden acceleration in his 2005 dodge ram 2500 quad cab. *nm the consumer also stated the vehicle was becoming difficult to start, so he replaced the fuel filter. The consumer dropped the vehicle off at the dealer. The dealer informed the consumer, they could not get the vehicle started, because the fuel was contaminated with a fluid that was real dark. The consumer had the vehicle towed to another shop where he was then told there was a lot of rust in both manifolds and the head, but the fuel looked fine. The mechanic recommended the injectors be replaced. Since the replacement of the injectors the vehicle is now drivable. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | SALT LAKE CITY, UT |
| 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? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 11/06/05 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| 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 | HINCKLEY DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | SALT LAKE CITY |
| Dealer's state code | UT |
| Dealer's ZIP code |