| Issue ID | 673794 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10226663 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/03/08 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANI |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The exhaust manifold was cracking and caused the gasket to fail. Exhaust fumes entered the vehicle, which allowed for unhealthy driving conditions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the exhaust manifold overheats and shrinks, which causes the exhaust to crack. They further stated that it was not a manufacturer defect and was supposed to operate in that manner. The dealer refused to make any repairs. The failure mileage was 220,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 220000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EDWARDSBURG, MI |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MX48C26GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Dealer's name | TYLER'S DODGE |
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