| Issue ID | 514679 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10100247 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM QUAD CAB |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 18/11/04 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2002 dodge ram 4wd 4 door currently on third engine after 2 drive train failures. Today the engine began making thudding noises, the vehicle bucked and the engine light was blinking. Further, when the front tire hits a small pot hole or other road deformity, the vehicle abruptly veers requiring drastic counter steering to correct, often nearly out of control. Repeated attempts to inform daimler-chrysler corp. Have met with indifference and failure to acknowledge problem exists. I am concerned for my safety as well as my family's safety whenever i drive this vehicle. Keith bills.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11000 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHARLEVOIX, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1D7H418Z52SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 04/05/02 |
| 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 |
| 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 | DUB HERRING DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 6017988682 |
| Dealer's city | PICAYUNE |
| Dealer's state code | MS |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 39466 |