Issue ID | 1225476 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10779149 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 19/09/15 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Serpentine belt broke from supposed "wear" at 37k miles with such force that it broke the fan and radiator on a 2013 3500 ram hd truck, rendering the truck's steering, brakes, etc., useless, if on mountain/curvy road extremely dangerous; this vehicle was on interstate highway and difficult to get from left lane to right median. Would have been impossible to correct if in curve. Truck is still in for repairs at dealership 12 days later. No invoice received; amount due $1500+ |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ROBERTSDALE, AL |
VIN pattern | 3C63RRGL7DGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 18/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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