| Issue ID | 720924 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10266139 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 14/04/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. While driving 60 mph, the contact felt the clutch pressure plate slip and the vehicle began to shake. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the clutch assembly failed. Through research, the contact discovered that it was an aftermarket product that was installed in the vehicle. He feels that the manufacturer should use better parts in the vehicle. The manufacturer did not take responsibility for the repairs. The current and failure mileages were 83,000. Updated 05/11/09. *lj the clutch pressure plate and throw out bearing. Updated 05/11/09. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 83000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BORGER, TX |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MX48A17GXXXXXX |
| 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 | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
| 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 | STANLEY DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | OKLAHOMA |
| Dealer's state code | OK |
| Dealer's ZIP code |