| Issue ID | 1143202 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10668495 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 11/05/09 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Exhaust fumes entering the cab via the heater-a/c fresh air intake. Does not do this when the "recirculation" mode is used. I've had an independent shop and three different dodge dealer shops check for the problem. The first three shops could find nothing wrong. The last shop said there was a small leak in the egr valve assembly. I had dealership shop (lithia dodge of roseburg,or) replace the egr valve/cooler assembly (at a cost of $1,068. 84). This did not cure or reduce the problem. My feeling is since this is an intermittent problem, it may have something to do with the smog system-most likely the diesel particulate filter operation. I do know that i'm not the only person having this year diesel truck problem. Is there a cure??? Also, the truck does not have any black smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. I have always used the correct oil and fuel in this vehicle. All updates are current according to dodge dealer. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SACRAMENTO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3D3KR28A97GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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