| Issue ID | 436484 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10038329 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM QUAD CAB |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 05/09/03 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULA |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving during raining weather, the power steering became inoperable and the alternator died. Dealer stated that he heard about this problem, but could not reproduce it yet. *ak alternator light comes on and steering is stiff while driving through rain.*ts *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAN ANTONIO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18N12SXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 31/03/02 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
| 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 | GUNN DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | SAN ANTONIO |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 78233 |