Issue ID | 1378354 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10985985 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 16/05/17 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Truck at factory high idle, parked in driveway ac on max cool and the fan clutch engagement caused the rubber fan shroud to sucked into the engines cooling fan. Ram star case #: 1307000002. Just purchased used, and there isnt even a bolt to secure the fan shroud making it even more susceptible to become intangled and puncture of the radiator is the result. Vehicle if moving could cause engine failures due to extremely poor design of soft plyable rubber to be in a high volume negative pressure situation. Loss of brakes and steering could soon follow. Ram knows of the issue yet declines to fix under power train warranty because the radiator and engine cooling fan doesnt fall under powertrain, yet it is as important or more important than engine lubrication and safety of occupants in the vehicle if descending a mountain pass pulling a heavy load which could result in loss of life. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SESSER, IL |
VIN pattern | 3C63RRGL4EGXXXXXX |
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 | 25/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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