| Issue ID | 569044 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10142649 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 11/11/05 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt:the contact stated vehicle would not start on two occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and the fuel injectors were repaired. The second time the vehicle would not start was due to the valve seat. The vehicle could not be repaired. A rebuilt engine was installed into the vehicle. The manufacturer has not been contacted about why a rebuilt engine was installed instead of a new engine. The vehicle was repaired under warranty.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MOSSE LAKE, WA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MU48C04GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 15/05/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| 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 | BERRY CHEVY |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | UPHRITA |
| Dealer's state code | WA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |