| Issue ID | 667273 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10221351 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 15/03/08 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Power distribution box underneath fuse box melts down and smokes excessively. Problem comes without warning while driving. In a matter of 30 seconds the dash lights go out and motor dies, driver loses power steering and power brakes and is extremely hard to control, keeping in mind this is a heavy duty truck made for commercial work, in my case i use it for hauling implement equipment and various steel products. The march 15th incident was the third time this has happened. During the last time the windshield washer pump turned on and pumped fluid on the windshield making it virtually impossible to see. Problem was not diagnosed first two times to the shop, only a replacement part was installed. Problem occurs about every 12,000 miles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38000 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SPENCER, WI |
| VIN pattern | 3D6WH46A77GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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 | 11/09/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
| 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 | V&H AUTOMOTIVE INC |
| Dealer's telephone number | 715 384 2545 |
| Dealer's city | MARSHFIELD |
| Dealer's state code | WI |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 54449 |