| Issue ID | 883250 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10426789 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 13/08/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2007 dodge ram 2500 with 68,500 miles, left me on the side of the road. According to the dealership the fuel tank vent has allowed dirt and other contaminants in to the fuel system. This in turn clogged several other components. To fix the problem they had to drop the fuel tank, clean and flush the system, dispense of 34 gallons of fuel, install a "vent up fit kit"($675. 00) and re-install fuel tank. Total cost to me...$1175. 00 dealership, plus 34gal. Of fuel (34gal. X $3. 85) = $130. 90. If they have an up fit kit, wouldn't that suggest dodge has knowledge of this problem? Wouldn't that amount to a recall if the original equipment was sub-par and needed to be repaired with a heavier version? I think so! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CARPENTER, WY |
| VIN pattern | 1D7KS28A27JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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