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2008 Dodge RAM 3500 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	712017
Internal NHTSA #	10258291
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 3500
Model Year	2008
File date	06/02/09
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Vehicle is 2008 dodge ram 3500 4x4 pickup truck with 6. 7l diesel engine. I was driving down hill on slippery road with foot off throttle, when applied gentle throttle pressure, the engine jerked violently several times, and causing the rear wheels to brake traction and the vehicle to fishtail. This event is intermittent, most often happens when driving with light throttle, then lifting off throttle to slow down, and when press throttle to accelerate, experience several rapid shudders or jerks from engine before the engine pull smoothly again. Vehicle has had this condition since new. This condition has been reported to two dodge dealers, are unable to correct it, local dealer said he had same complaint from 6 or 7 other dodge 6. 7 l diesel owners.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	18758
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SLAMON, ID
VIN pattern	3D7MX39A58GXXXXXX
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	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	50
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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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2008 Dodge RAM 3500 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Dodge RAM 3500 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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