| Issue ID | 634995 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10195150 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 20/06/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. The vehicle emits black smoke when the accelerator pedal is depressed. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 30 mph. The dealer stated that the catalytic converter needs to be replaced, however, the parts are on back order. The vin was unknown. The current mileage is 21,000 and failure mileage was 20,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HOMER CITY , PA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 18/04/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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