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

Issue ID	666544
Internal NHTSA #	10220814
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 3500
Model Year	2008
File date	20/02/08
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle's computer activates to clean the exhaust system, which results in a loss of engine power. After traveling only 8 miles, the exhaust vapors burned a hole in the tow guard on the passenger side of the vehicle. General motors stated that the epa would fine them $1,500 if they removed the failed part, as it meets the epa standard. The failure mileage was 3,400 and current mileage was 4,100.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	3400
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	WAFILLA, AK
VIN pattern	1GTJK33638FXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
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	12/11/07
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	45
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Dealer's name	ALASKA SALES AND SERVICE VALLEY
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2008 Dodge RAM 3500 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emis Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

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

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