| Issue ID | 908439 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10449812 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/02/12 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2007 dodge ram 3500. Consumer writes in regards to warranty claim *tgw the consumer stated he would like a written explanation as to how the banks ram cold air intake and the banks tech- cooler intercooler system caused the failure, since that was the basis for his denial of warranty coverage. The consumer was informed the failure was due to vehicle modifications.*jb the consumer stated he has been to the dealer several times, due to fuel starvation issues. The vehicle was said to have been repaired. However, 10,000 miles after the 100,000 warranty had expired the consumer began experiencing problems again, which led to the injectors malfunctioning again. The consumer stated it would cost $5,1000 to resolve all six injector issues. The consumer was informed all six needed injectors needed to be replaced in order to have the proper balance of fuel injected into the engine. Updated 03/20/12 updated 03/29/12. The consumer stated on more than one occasion while driving, the vehicle would drastically loose power due to the failed bosch injector. Updated 05/16/12 . *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | BEVERLY HILLS, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3D3MX38C07GXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 05/10/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Dealer's name | CARSON CITY DODGE |
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