| Issue ID | 640219 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10199604 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 11/07/07 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 3500. When he started his vehicle when it idled high and would not shut off. This caused the bell housing to blow out, which caused damage to the bottom of the cab. It also ripped the exhaust from under the cab and ripped out some wiring. The clutch and other parts disengaged from the vehicle. The vin was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 76,000. Updated 09/18/07 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 76000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FLORISSANT, CO |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MS48C35GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 12/10/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| 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 | COLORADO SPRINGS DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | COLORAGO SPRINGS |
| Dealer's state code | CO |
| Dealer's ZIP code |