| Issue ID | 839909 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10378959 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 16/01/11 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We were driving in a heavy rain when the windshield wipers stopped. After tuning the control knob several times the wipers came on again but operated erratically, continued to run when the switch was turned off, not start when turned on, no intermittent operation. The windshield washer also did not work. If the wipers did stop when turned off they stayed up on the windshield obscuring the view. The next day the wipers were a little more reliable. After 4 days of being dry the wipers are working normally. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55390 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | WEST LINN , OR |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MX38A97GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | |
| Anti-lock brakes | |
| Cruise control | |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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