| Issue ID | 958890 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10492147 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 08/01/13 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph in rainy weather conditions, the windshield wipers suddenly failed. The vehicle was taken to both an independent mechanic and an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's recall for the windshield wiper motor. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 157000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RINGGOLD , GA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7LX38CX6GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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