| Issue ID | 576260 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10148107 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM QUAD CAB |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 17/01/06 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPI |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | (1( return lines to fuel pump cracked and leaking fuel down and under truck which is a 2002 3500 dodge ram with a 5. 9 liter high output turbo diesel. (2)the metal fuel lines cracked and was leaking fuel out on the block , frame ,and under carriage this is and was a fire hazard under the hood of this truck if fuel heated sufficiently to combust into flames . (#) the metal tubes were replaced and show not signs of being struck or hit and signs of corrosion. The old parts were kept from the local dodge repair . This shows not sign except fatigue as the part came from the factory and someone else could not be in a position to shut the motor off and not drive it except to the dealer for repair without a fire . *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73740 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DICKINSON, TX |
| VIN pattern | 3B7MF33C32MXXXXXX |
| 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 | 15/08/02 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | HAMON FORD_CHRYSLER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 409-948-2541 |
| Dealer's city | TEXASCITY |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 77590 |