| Issue ID | 513628 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10098801 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM QUAD CAB |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 08/11/04 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Since my purchase in august of 2002, i have had several close calls with my dodge quad cab. So far i have almost hit the divider on the freeway and a car head on at the top of a hill. There have been several other close calls, but i had to stop counting. I am having severe problems with my rear suspension on my dodge. I have had an alignment done, shocks replaced, and several attempts at getting it repaired by a dealership. Each time i have taken it in, the service department tells me there is nothing wrong with it but they have been having complaints mentioned about the problem. They said it must be normal and they can't find anything wrong. Before my shocks finally got replaced, i was at the point of finding a lawyer to fix this problem before i ended up dead on the road. But the service guy suddenly got my parts in stock. I am again to the point of desperately needing this issue resolved before something tragic happens to me or someone else. Please contact me as soon as possible so we can both put this hazard to rest. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 40 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GALT, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18N52JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 16/08/02 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | U |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| 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 | LASHER DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | SACRAMENTO |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |