| Issue ID | 762409 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10306650 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 02/01/10 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2009, dodge, ram 2500, the vehicle only has 3,000 miles on it. * the diesel particulate filter warning light reads 80% full. The manual instructs the operator not to operate the vehicle when the warning light is on. The light comes on every three days. The dealer said they don't have a clear fix yet from chrysler. * the malfunction indicator warning light came on. The manual instructs the operator not to operate the vehicle for a prolonged period with the warning light on. The dealer can not get the warning light to go off and said chrysler has not come up with a fix for this yet. Chrysler took the complaint by phone on february 2, 2010, reference #19286219. They instructed me to listen to the dealer. The dealer told me to take the complaint to dodge. I have a brand new vehicle with warning lights appearing instructing me not to operate the vehicle and dodge doesn't have a fix. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2172 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EUREKA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28L19GXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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