| Issue ID | 650584 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10207908 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 11/06/07 |
| 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. On april 13, 2007, at 1,100 miles, the alternator failed and had to be replaced. On may 22, 2007, june 14, 2007, july 13, 2007, and august 11, 2007, the check engine light illuminated. On each occasion, the catalytic converter was diagnosed to be 100% full and had to be replaced. On october 3, 2007 the computer system was updated. On november 2, 2007 a diagnosis displayed five different codes and the computer system was reset. At that time, the contact was informed that the catalytic converter would be replaced until the warranty ran out. After that, the repair would be his responsibility. The current mileage was 62,000 and failure mileage was 12,000. Updated 11/21/07. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12000 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MINFORD, OH |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MX48A57GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 11/04/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Dealer's name | RANDELL NOE |
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