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Mar 25, 2019 Exterior Lighting Fire 253,363 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. CALLAWAY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (809 S WESTMINSTER AVE, FULTON, MO 65251, (855) 486-1440) DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS MELTED. THE VEH...

Mar 25, 2019 Exterior Lighting Fire 253,363 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. CALLAWAY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (809 S WESTMINSTER AVE, FULTON, MO 65251, (855) 486-1440) DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS MELTED. THE VEH...

Jan 30, 2018 Exterior Lighting Fire 70,000 mi

THERE IS NO RELAY TO HEADLIGHT SWITCH CAUSING PIGTAIL TO MELT MULTIPLE TIMES. COULD CAUSE FIRE WHILE DRIVING.... PIGTAIL MELTS AND HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF DURING DRIVE.

Jan 30, 2018 Exterior Lighting Fire 70,000 mi

THERE IS NO RELAY TO HEADLIGHT SWITCH CAUSING PIGTAIL TO MELT MULTIPLE TIMES. COULD CAUSE FIRE WHILE DRIVING.... PIGTAIL MELTS AND HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF DURING DRIVE.

Dec 21, 2016 Unknown Or Other 200,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED APPROX IN 2007 BUT HAVE NOT RECEIVE ANY NOTICE ON RECALLS. THERE WAS SOMETHING ONE TIME I TOOK INTO FEAR LET ABOUT WINDOW I THINK. RECENTLY I WAS TALKING WITH PREVIOUS OWNER AND FOUND OUT THEY WERE STILL GETTING INFO ON TRUCK OCCASIONAL BUT THREW AWAY AS THEY'D SOLD A...

Dec 21, 2016 Unknown Or Other 200,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED APPROX IN 2007 BUT HAVE NOT RECEIVE ANY NOTICE ON RECALLS. THERE WAS SOMETHING ONE TIME I TOOK INTO FEAR LET ABOUT WINDOW I THINK. RECENTLY I WAS TALKING WITH PREVIOUS OWNER AND FOUND OUT THEY WERE STILL GETTING INFO ON TRUCK OCCASIONAL BUT THREW AWAY AS THEY'D SOLD A...

Nov 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other 200,000 mi

A PASSENGER SAT AN ITEM ON THE DASH, THE DASH SHATTERED AND PIECE FLEW IN MY EYE WHILE DRIVING, I ALMOST WRECKED THE TRUCK ON BUSY INTERSTATE 75. ITEM WASN'T VERY HEAVY AND SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN THE DASH, IT'S LIKE THE WHOLE DASH ROTTED AT ONCE & CAME APART, VERY DANGEROUS.

Nov 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other 200,000 mi

A PASSENGER SAT AN ITEM ON THE DASH, THE DASH SHATTERED AND PIECE FLEW IN MY EYE WHILE DRIVING, I ALMOST WRECKED THE TRUCK ON BUSY INTERSTATE 75. ITEM WASN'T VERY HEAVY AND SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN THE DASH, IT'S LIKE THE WHOLE DASH ROTTED AT ONCE & CAME APART, VERY DANGEROUS.

Sep 24, 2015 Exterior Lighting 98,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN, WATER ENTERED AND NEARLY FILLED THE HEADLAMP ENCLOSURE CAUSING THE HALOGEN LAMP TO BURST.

Sep 24, 2015 Exterior Lighting 98,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN, WATER ENTERED AND NEARLY FILLED THE HEADLAMP ENCLOSURE CAUSING THE HALOGEN LAMP TO BURST.

Jul 31, 2015 Steering 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, IT FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSE...

Jul 31, 2015 Power Train 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, IT FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSE...

Jul 31, 2015 Steering 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, IT FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSE...

Jul 31, 2015 Power Train 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, IT FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSE...

Oct 7, 2014 Electrical System 140,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AND HEADLIGHTS UNEXPECTEDLY WENT OUT. TURNED SWITCH OFF AND BACK ON AND LIGHTS WOULD COME BACK ON EACH TIME, BUT WOULD IMMEDIATELY GO BACK OFF. DID SO THREE CONSECUTIVE TIMES. TURNED ON EMERGENCY FLASHERS TO GET HOME. THEY WENT OFF A TOTAL OF 6 TIMES IN A 3 MILE TRIP. I FOUND A RECALL ...

Oct 7, 2014 Exterior Lighting 140,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AND HEADLIGHTS UNEXPECTEDLY WENT OUT. TURNED SWITCH OFF AND BACK ON AND LIGHTS WOULD COME BACK ON EACH TIME, BUT WOULD IMMEDIATELY GO BACK OFF. DID SO THREE CONSECUTIVE TIMES. TURNED ON EMERGENCY FLASHERS TO GET HOME. THEY WENT OFF A TOTAL OF 6 TIMES IN A 3 MILE TRIP. I FOUND A RECALL ...

Oct 7, 2014 Electrical System 140,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AND HEADLIGHTS UNEXPECTEDLY WENT OUT. TURNED SWITCH OFF AND BACK ON AND LIGHTS WOULD COME BACK ON EACH TIME, BUT WOULD IMMEDIATELY GO BACK OFF. DID SO THREE CONSECUTIVE TIMES. TURNED ON EMERGENCY FLASHERS TO GET HOME. THEY WENT OFF A TOTAL OF 6 TIMES IN A 3 MILE TRIP. I FOUND A RECALL ...

Oct 7, 2014 Exterior Lighting 140,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AND HEADLIGHTS UNEXPECTEDLY WENT OUT. TURNED SWITCH OFF AND BACK ON AND LIGHTS WOULD COME BACK ON EACH TIME, BUT WOULD IMMEDIATELY GO BACK OFF. DID SO THREE CONSECUTIVE TIMES. TURNED ON EMERGENCY FLASHERS TO GET HOME. THEY WENT OFF A TOTAL OF 6 TIMES IN A 3 MILE TRIP. I FOUND A RECALL ...

Jul 4, 2014 Steering 198,000 mi

POWER STEER/BRAKE FLUID MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED INTO CAB OF TRUCK SATURATING THE CARPETS BEFORE IT COULD BE DISCOVERED. SAFETY FEAR OF CARPET SOAKED WITH POWER STEERING FLUID. *TR

Jul 4, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 198,000 mi

POWER STEER/BRAKE FLUID MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED INTO CAB OF TRUCK SATURATING THE CARPETS BEFORE IT COULD BE DISCOVERED. SAFETY FEAR OF CARPET SOAKED WITH POWER STEERING FLUID. *TR

Jul 4, 2014 Steering 198,000 mi

POWER STEER/BRAKE FLUID MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED INTO CAB OF TRUCK SATURATING THE CARPETS BEFORE IT COULD BE DISCOVERED. SAFETY FEAR OF CARPET SOAKED WITH POWER STEERING FLUID. *TR

Jul 4, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 198,000 mi

POWER STEER/BRAKE FLUID MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED INTO CAB OF TRUCK SATURATING THE CARPETS BEFORE IT COULD BE DISCOVERED. SAFETY FEAR OF CARPET SOAKED WITH POWER STEERING FLUID. *TR

Jan 15, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK COLLAPSED TWICE WITHIN A NINE YEAR TIME FRAME. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER EACH TIME. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS SETUP LIKE A VACUUM AND THE FUEL CAP ALLOWED AIR TO ENTER INTO T...

Jan 15, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK COLLAPSED TWICE WITHIN A NINE YEAR TIME FRAME. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER EACH TIME. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS SETUP LIKE A VACUUM AND THE FUEL CAP ALLOWED AIR TO ENTER INTO T...

Aug 27, 2012 Exterior Lighting 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 1997 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 200,000.

Aug 27, 2012 Exterior Lighting 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 1997 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 200,000.

Nov 3, 2011 Exterior Lighting 126,342 mi

TL* THE DRIVER OWNS A 1997 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WITH THE RUNNING LIGHTS ON, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING SHUT OFF. THE INTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH ALSO BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT REPLA...

Nov 3, 2011 Exterior Lighting 126,342 mi

TL* THE DRIVER OWNS A 1997 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WITH THE RUNNING LIGHTS ON, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING SHUT OFF. THE INTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH ALSO BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT REPLA...

Aug 5, 2011 Air Bags 140,000 mi

OWNER/DRIVER WAS MAKING A RIGHTHAND TURN INTO A PARKING LOT AND WAS GOING ABOUT THREE MILES PER HOUR. AS HE WAS TURNING WITH HIS ARM ACROSS THE STEERING WHEEL, THE AIRBAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S ARMS WERE PUSHED TO THE BACK WINDOW BY THE IMPACT. THE TRUCK FILLED WITH SMOKE. DRIVER'S RIGHT WR...

Aug 5, 2011 Air Bags 140,000 mi

OWNER/DRIVER WAS MAKING A RIGHTHAND TURN INTO A PARKING LOT AND WAS GOING ABOUT THREE MILES PER HOUR. AS HE WAS TURNING WITH HIS ARM ACROSS THE STEERING WHEEL, THE AIRBAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S ARMS WERE PUSHED TO THE BACK WINDOW BY THE IMPACT. THE TRUCK FILLED WITH SMOKE. DRIVER'S RIGHT WR...

Jun 16, 2011 Suspension 97,305 mi

I HAVE OWNED A 1995 DODGE 2500 AND A 1997 DODGE 3500. I HAVE SOME CONCERNS WITH A STEERING PROBLEM WITH THESE MODELS. IF A POTHOLE OR RAILROAD TRACKS ARE HIT AT A SPEED OF AT LEAST 55 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY. WHEN THIS HAPPENED WITH MY 1995 I SPENT OVER $400.00 IN JUST PARTS REP...

Jun 16, 2011 Suspension 97,305 mi

I HAVE OWNED A 1995 DODGE 2500 AND A 1997 DODGE 3500. I HAVE SOME CONCERNS WITH A STEERING PROBLEM WITH THESE MODELS. IF A POTHOLE OR RAILROAD TRACKS ARE HIT AT A SPEED OF AT LEAST 55 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY. WHEN THIS HAPPENED WITH MY 1995 I SPENT OVER $400.00 IN JUST PARTS REP...

Mar 7, 2011 Child Seat

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE RAM 3500 THAT SECURES A COSCO TOURIVA OVERHEAD SHIELD CHILD RESTRAINT, MODEL NUMBER UNKNOWN, MANUFACTURED JUNE 1, 2009. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A METAL COMPONENT OF THE RESTRAINT HARNESS FRACTURED AND THE CHILD WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE SEAT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CON...

Mar 7, 2011 Child Seat

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE RAM 3500 THAT SECURES A COSCO TOURIVA OVERHEAD SHIELD CHILD RESTRAINT, MODEL NUMBER UNKNOWN, MANUFACTURED JUNE 1, 2009. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A METAL COMPONENT OF THE RESTRAINT HARNESS FRACTURED AND THE CHILD WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE SEAT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CON...

Dec 14, 2010 Steering 225,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND CHANGING LANES WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PEDAL EXHIBITED AN UNUSUAL CLICKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE WITHIN THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, WHI...

Dec 14, 2010 Steering 225,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND CHANGING LANES WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PEDAL EXHIBITED AN UNUSUAL CLICKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE WITHIN THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, WHI...

Dec 4, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

DASH STARTED TO BRAKE ON MY 1997 DODGE 3500 TRUCK LEAVING SHARP EDGES, I HAVE LOST APPROX 50% OF THE TOP OF DASH EXPOSING ELECTRICAL WIRING AT PRESENT UNABLE TO USE A/C AS SMALL PIECES OF PLASTIC FLY UP OCCASIONALLY I HAVE A DASH MAT AT THE PRESENT TIME AND STILL CANNOT USE A/C SOMETHING NEEDS TO ...

Dec 4, 2010 Electrical System 80,000 mi

DASH STARTED TO BRAKE ON MY 1997 DODGE 3500 TRUCK LEAVING SHARP EDGES, I HAVE LOST APPROX 50% OF THE TOP OF DASH EXPOSING ELECTRICAL WIRING AT PRESENT UNABLE TO USE A/C AS SMALL PIECES OF PLASTIC FLY UP OCCASIONALLY I HAVE A DASH MAT AT THE PRESENT TIME AND STILL CANNOT USE A/C SOMETHING NEEDS TO ...

Dec 4, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

DASH STARTED TO BRAKE ON MY 1997 DODGE 3500 TRUCK LEAVING SHARP EDGES, I HAVE LOST APPROX 50% OF THE TOP OF DASH EXPOSING ELECTRICAL WIRING AT PRESENT UNABLE TO USE A/C AS SMALL PIECES OF PLASTIC FLY UP OCCASIONALLY I HAVE A DASH MAT AT THE PRESENT TIME AND STILL CANNOT USE A/C SOMETHING NEEDS TO ...

Dec 4, 2010 Electrical System 80,000 mi

DASH STARTED TO BRAKE ON MY 1997 DODGE 3500 TRUCK LEAVING SHARP EDGES, I HAVE LOST APPROX 50% OF THE TOP OF DASH EXPOSING ELECTRICAL WIRING AT PRESENT UNABLE TO USE A/C AS SMALL PIECES OF PLASTIC FLY UP OCCASIONALLY I HAVE A DASH MAT AT THE PRESENT TIME AND STILL CANNOT USE A/C SOMETHING NEEDS TO ...

Aug 31, 2010 Exterior Lighting

I OWN A 1997 DODGE RAM 3500 AND THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT ON IT AFTER HALF AN HOUR OR LESS OF HEADLIGHT USE AND SOMETIMES IT BLOWS A FUSE AND NO TAIL LIGHTS ARE ON AND I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND CHANGE THE FUSE SO I CAN CONTINUE MY COURSE. I SOMETIMES HAVE TO PULL DOWN ON THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH TO GET LIGHTS...

Aug 31, 2010 Exterior Lighting

I OWN A 1997 DODGE RAM 3500 AND THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT ON IT AFTER HALF AN HOUR OR LESS OF HEADLIGHT USE AND SOMETIMES IT BLOWS A FUSE AND NO TAIL LIGHTS ARE ON AND I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND CHANGE THE FUSE SO I CAN CONTINUE MY COURSE. I SOMETIMES HAVE TO PULL DOWN ON THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH TO GET LIGHTS...

Jul 8, 2010 Structure 98,000 mi

THE TOP OF MY DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING AND STICK OUT, IT SNAPPED OF EASY AS IT WAS VERY BRITTLE. I HAVE APPROX 40% OF MY DASH MISSING. IF THE FLORIDA SUN DID THIS- WHAT WILL IT DO TO THE WIRING THAT IS SHOWING THIS I BELIEVE IS A MATERIAL DEFECT AND DODGE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. *TR

Jul 8, 2010 Structure 98,000 mi

THE TOP OF MY DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING AND STICK OUT, IT SNAPPED OF EASY AS IT WAS VERY BRITTLE. I HAVE APPROX 40% OF MY DASH MISSING. IF THE FLORIDA SUN DID THIS- WHAT WILL IT DO TO THE WIRING THAT IS SHOWING THIS I BELIEVE IS A MATERIAL DEFECT AND DODGE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. *TR

Mar 22, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 208,000 mi

AT ENGINE OIL CHANGE, SERVICEMAN NOTICED FUEL TANK HANGING BY AFT FUEL HANGER STRAP ONLY. FIRST FAILURE OF THE FUEL TANK HANGER STRAP ASSEMBLY. HAD THE TANK COMPLETELY FAILED ON THE ROAD, THE 35 GALLONS OF DIESEL FUEL COULD HAVE CAUSED A BURNED UP VEHICLE AND OR INJURY/ LOSS OF LIFE.*DT

Mar 22, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 208,000 mi

AT ENGINE OIL CHANGE, SERVICEMAN NOTICED FUEL TANK HANGING BY AFT FUEL HANGER STRAP ONLY. FIRST FAILURE OF THE FUEL TANK HANGER STRAP ASSEMBLY. HAD THE TANK COMPLETELY FAILED ON THE ROAD, THE 35 GALLONS OF DIESEL FUEL COULD HAVE CAUSED A BURNED UP VEHICLE AND OR INJURY/ LOSS OF LIFE.*DT

Sep 17, 2009 Structure 140,000 mi

DASH CRACKING. *TR

Sep 17, 2009 Structure 140,000 mi

DASH CRACKING. *TR

Jul 6, 2009 Tires

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE 3500. THE VEHICLE HAS FALCON TIRES, SIZE LT24575R16 (NA). ON JULY 3, 2009, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE TIRE WITH A SPARE. THE TIRE HAD APPROXIMATELY 5,000 MILES AT THE TIME OF...

Jul 6, 2009 Tires

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE 3500. THE VEHICLE HAS FALCON TIRES, SIZE LT24575R16 (NA). ON JULY 3, 2009, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE TIRE WITH A SPARE. THE TIRE HAD APPROXIMATELY 5,000 MILES AT THE TIME OF...

Jul 18, 2008 Trailer Hitches

1997 DODGE RAM 3500 TRUCK HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRAILER HITCH. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRAILER HITCH IS DEFECTIVE AND WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF THE REPLACEMENT HITCH. *NJ WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE HITCH ON THE TRUCK LITERALLY BROKE AND THE TRAILER HIT THE GROUND....

Jul 18, 2008 Trailer Hitches

1997 DODGE RAM 3500 TRUCK HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRAILER HITCH. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRAILER HITCH IS DEFECTIVE AND WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF THE REPLACEMENT HITCH. *NJ WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE HITCH ON THE TRUCK LITERALLY BROKE AND THE TRAILER HIT THE GROUND....

Jan 30, 2008 Exterior Lighting 108,000 mi

HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT WIRES GET HOT. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ON MY MODEL TRUCK ( 1997 DODGE RAM 3500 ) BUT I WAS TOLD MY TRUCK WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. *TR

Jan 30, 2008 Exterior Lighting 108,000 mi

HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT WIRES GET HOT. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ON MY MODEL TRUCK ( 1997 DODGE RAM 3500 ) BUT I WAS TOLD MY TRUCK WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. *TR

Sep 7, 2007 Exterior Lighting 67,592 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,592 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000. UPDATED 12/12/2007 *BF THE ...

Sep 7, 2007 Exterior Lighting 67,592 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,592 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000. UPDATED 12/12/2007 *BF THE ...

Sep 7, 2007 Exterior Lighting 67,592 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,592 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000. UPDATED 12/12/2007 *BF THE ...

Sep 7, 2007 Exterior Lighting 67,592 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,592 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000. UPDATED 12/12/2007 *BF THE ...

Jul 5, 2007 Steering 204,000 mi

INCIDENT OCCURRED AT HOME/VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION. GOT IN DRIVER SEAT TO MOVE VEHICLE AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON/. NO ACCIDENT HAD OCCURRED. OWNER WAS INJURED BY BLOW TO THE HEAD, CAUSING BRUISING AND HEADACHES. NO PARTS REPLACED DUE TO INSURANCE COMPANY AND MANUFACTURER NOT FEELING RES...

Jul 5, 2007 Air Bags 204,000 mi

INCIDENT OCCURRED AT HOME/VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION. GOT IN DRIVER SEAT TO MOVE VEHICLE AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON/. NO ACCIDENT HAD OCCURRED. OWNER WAS INJURED BY BLOW TO THE HEAD, CAUSING BRUISING AND HEADACHES. NO PARTS REPLACED DUE TO INSURANCE COMPANY AND MANUFACTURER NOT FEELING RES...

Jul 5, 2007 Steering 204,000 mi

INCIDENT OCCURRED AT HOME/VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION. GOT IN DRIVER SEAT TO MOVE VEHICLE AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON/. NO ACCIDENT HAD OCCURRED. OWNER WAS INJURED BY BLOW TO THE HEAD, CAUSING BRUISING AND HEADACHES. NO PARTS REPLACED DUE TO INSURANCE COMPANY AND MANUFACTURER NOT FEELING RES...

Jul 5, 2007 Air Bags 204,000 mi

INCIDENT OCCURRED AT HOME/VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION. GOT IN DRIVER SEAT TO MOVE VEHICLE AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON/. NO ACCIDENT HAD OCCURRED. OWNER WAS INJURED BY BLOW TO THE HEAD, CAUSING BRUISING AND HEADACHES. NO PARTS REPLACED DUE TO INSURANCE COMPANY AND MANUFACTURER NOT FEELING RES...

Jan 21, 2007 Exterior Lighting 121,000 mi

ALL LIGHTS BUT HEAD LIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK SEAMS HEAD LIGHT SWITCH OVER HEATED AND MELTED. 2-06 REPLACED SWITCH SELF. 10-06 RUNNING LIGHTS QUIT WORKING AFTER LONG TRIP AT NIGHT WITH LIGHTS ON. EXAMINED SWITCH AND RUNNING LIGHT CIRCUIT WAS MELTED AGAIN THE MELTED PLASTIC GETS IN THE TERMINAL CONNECTIO...

Jan 21, 2007 Exterior Lighting 121,000 mi

ALL LIGHTS BUT HEAD LIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK SEAMS HEAD LIGHT SWITCH OVER HEATED AND MELTED. 2-06 REPLACED SWITCH SELF. 10-06 RUNNING LIGHTS QUIT WORKING AFTER LONG TRIP AT NIGHT WITH LIGHTS ON. EXAMINED SWITCH AND RUNNING LIGHT CIRCUIT WAS MELTED AGAIN THE MELTED PLASTIC GETS IN THE TERMINAL CONNECTIO...

Jan 12, 2007 Exterior Lighting

STRONG SMELL IN CAB SEEMINGLY ONLY AT NIGHT. GOT PULLED OVER FOR NO TAIL OR RUNNING LIGHTS BEHIND THE CAB. THEY WERE WORKING EARLIER. HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS MELTING CAUSING NASTY SMELL WHICH RESULTED IN A BAD HEADACHE. *JB

Jan 12, 2007 Exterior Lighting

STRONG SMELL IN CAB SEEMINGLY ONLY AT NIGHT. GOT PULLED OVER FOR NO TAIL OR RUNNING LIGHTS BEHIND THE CAB. THEY WERE WORKING EARLIER. HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS MELTING CAUSING NASTY SMELL WHICH RESULTED IN A BAD HEADACHE. *JB

Jan 12, 2007 Exterior Lighting

STRONG SMELL IN CAB SEEMINGLY ONLY AT NIGHT. GOT PULLED OVER FOR NO TAIL OR RUNNING LIGHTS BEHIND THE CAB. THEY WERE WORKING EARLIER. HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS MELTING CAUSING NASTY SMELL WHICH RESULTED IN A BAD HEADACHE. *JB

Jan 12, 2007 Exterior Lighting

STRONG SMELL IN CAB SEEMINGLY ONLY AT NIGHT. GOT PULLED OVER FOR NO TAIL OR RUNNING LIGHTS BEHIND THE CAB. THEY WERE WORKING EARLIER. HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS MELTING CAUSING NASTY SMELL WHICH RESULTED IN A BAD HEADACHE. *JB

Jan 11, 2007 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS 1997 DODGE RAM 3500, HAS HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SINCE HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 1997. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE ONE IT COMES TO A STOP, AND IF HE APPLIES TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE ENGINE ENGAGES TOO QUICKLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT I...

Jan 11, 2007 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS 1997 DODGE RAM 3500, HAS HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SINCE HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 1997. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE ONE IT COMES TO A STOP, AND IF HE APPLIES TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE ENGINE ENGAGES TOO QUICKLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT I...

Jan 5, 2007 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAS BURNED OUT TWICE WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE DEALER HAS TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE REASON HE HAS TO R...

Jan 5, 2007 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAS BURNED OUT TWICE WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE DEALER HAS TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE REASON HE HAS TO R...

Nov 1, 2006 Visibility 36,000 mi

BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS GET OUT OF ADJUSTMENT WHILE DRIVING OR CLOSING DOORS. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AS A LONE DRIVER NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE OUT OF THE RIGHT-HAND MIRROR. ALSO WHEN CHANGING LANES TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT, DISCOVERING THE LEFT-HAND MIRROR IS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE LANES BL...

Nov 1, 2006 Visibility 36,000 mi

BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS GET OUT OF ADJUSTMENT WHILE DRIVING OR CLOSING DOORS. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AS A LONE DRIVER NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE OUT OF THE RIGHT-HAND MIRROR. ALSO WHEN CHANGING LANES TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT, DISCOVERING THE LEFT-HAND MIRROR IS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE LANES BL...

Sep 5, 2006 Exterior Lighting

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH FOR 30 MINUTES ON THE HIGHWAY, HEAT AND A BURNING SMELL WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ON INSPECTION, THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE EXTERIOR HEADLIGHT SWITCH. THE SWITCH WAS HOT TO THE TOUCH AND A BURNED RUBBER SMELL WAS NOTICEABLE. T...

Sep 5, 2006 Exterior Lighting

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH FOR 30 MINUTES ON THE HIGHWAY, HEAT AND A BURNING SMELL WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ON INSPECTION, THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE EXTERIOR HEADLIGHT SWITCH. THE SWITCH WAS HOT TO THE TOUCH AND A BURNED RUBBER SMELL WAS NOTICEABLE. T...

Aug 12, 2006 Fuel System, Other 29,455 mi

I HAVE A 1997 DODGE RAM TRUCK 3500 WITH 5.9 LITER 6 CYLINDER DIESEL LARAMIE SLT. THE FUEL GAUGE HASN'T WORKED FOR 5 YEARS NOW AND THE FUEL SENDING UNIT IS DEFECTIVE. I WOULD PURCHASE A NEW ONE, BUT COST TO ME FOR THE FUEL SENDING UNIT PART IS $198.00. CURRENTLY, LIKE EVERYONE ELSE THAT SEEMS TO H...

Aug 12, 2006 Fuel System, Other 29,455 mi

I HAVE A 1997 DODGE RAM TRUCK 3500 WITH 5.9 LITER 6 CYLINDER DIESEL LARAMIE SLT. THE FUEL GAUGE HASN'T WORKED FOR 5 YEARS NOW AND THE FUEL SENDING UNIT IS DEFECTIVE. I WOULD PURCHASE A NEW ONE, BUT COST TO ME FOR THE FUEL SENDING UNIT PART IS $198.00. CURRENTLY, LIKE EVERYONE ELSE THAT SEEMS TO H...

Feb 6, 2006 Air Bags 198,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE MECHANICS FOUND THE PROBLEM WAS A MALFUNCTIONING CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 01V153000, REGARDING THE AIRBAGS. THE VEHICLE H...

Feb 6, 2006 Air Bags 198,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE MECHANICS FOUND THE PROBLEM WAS A MALFUNCTIONING CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 01V153000, REGARDING THE AIRBAGS. THE VEHICLE H...

Jan 29, 2006 Structure 100,000 mi

PAINT IS PEELING OFF TRUCK STARTED ON HOOD NOW ON TOP OF TRUCK. *AK

Jan 29, 2006 Structure 100,000 mi

PAINT IS PEELING OFF TRUCK STARTED ON HOOD NOW ON TOP OF TRUCK. *AK

Jan 22, 2006 Electrical System Fire 147,000 mi

MY 1997 DODGE RAM 3500 WAS STARTED AND IDLING WHILE MY DAUGHTER RAN TO THE BARN TO GET SOMETHING. UPON HER RETURN (@3 - 5 MINUTES), THE CAB WAS FULL OF SMOKE. SHE JUMPED IN AND TURNED THE TRUCK OFF AND NOTICED FLAMES AT HER FEET; STOMPED THEM OUT AND CALLED 911. TRUCK WAS TOTALLY ENGULFED IN FLAME...

Jan 22, 2006 Electrical System Fire 147,000 mi

MY 1997 DODGE RAM 3500 WAS STARTED AND IDLING WHILE MY DAUGHTER RAN TO THE BARN TO GET SOMETHING. UPON HER RETURN (@3 - 5 MINUTES), THE CAB WAS FULL OF SMOKE. SHE JUMPED IN AND TURNED THE TRUCK OFF AND NOTICED FLAMES AT HER FEET; STOMPED THEM OUT AND CALLED 911. TRUCK WAS TOTALLY ENGULFED IN FLAME...

Oct 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 150,550 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON. BRAKES ARE NOT LIKE THEY USE TO BE. *NM

Oct 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 150,550 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON. BRAKES ARE NOT LIKE THEY USE TO BE. *NM

Aug 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 86,000 mi

DT: BRAKE LINES RUSTED. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CALLER HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE LINES. HE WAS COMING TO A STOP SIGN AND WHEN HITTING THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE REAR BRAKES LOST ALL THE FLUID. HE PUMPED THE BRAKE AND GOT VEHICLE TO STOP. THE CALLER SAID THAT WHEN THEY ...

Aug 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 86,000 mi

DT: BRAKE LINES RUSTED. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CALLER HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE LINES. HE WAS COMING TO A STOP SIGN AND WHEN HITTING THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE REAR BRAKES LOST ALL THE FLUID. HE PUMPED THE BRAKE AND GOT VEHICLE TO STOP. THE CALLER SAID THAT WHEN THEY ...

May 31, 2005 Trailer Hitches

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE RAM 3500. HE STATES THAT HE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRAILER HITCH. IT IS A FACTORY INSTALLED HITCH. THE HITCH IS BOLTED ONTO THE CHASSIS WITH SIX BOLTS, AND THE HITCH IS BREAKING APART FROM THE FRAME ITSELF.*AK

May 31, 2005 Trailer Hitches

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE RAM 3500. HE STATES THAT HE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRAILER HITCH. IT IS A FACTORY INSTALLED HITCH. THE HITCH IS BOLTED ONTO THE CHASSIS WITH SIX BOLTS, AND THE HITCH IS BREAKING APART FROM THE FRAME ITSELF.*AK

Apr 27, 2005 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS PLASTIC LENS BECAME DISCOLORED, AND CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THIS MAY OBSTRUCT CONSUMER'S VISION AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECA...

Apr 27, 2005 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS PLASTIC LENS BECAME DISCOLORED, AND CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THIS MAY OBSTRUCT CONSUMER'S VISION AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECA...

Mar 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 103,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PULLING A TRAILER AT 40 MPH, IN THE PROCESS,THE REAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS CAME OUT, ALLOWING A LOT OF HEAT TO ESCAPE THROUGH THE JOINT ATTACHMENT. THE HEAT SET THE INSULATION WALL ON FIRE. THE FIRE MELTED THE HYDRAULIC LINE TO THE CLUTCH.*AK

Mar 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 103,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PULLING A TRAILER AT 40 MPH, IN THE PROCESS,THE REAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS CAME OUT, ALLOWING A LOT OF HEAT TO ESCAPE THROUGH THE JOINT ATTACHMENT. THE HEAT SET THE INSULATION WALL ON FIRE. THE FIRE MELTED THE HYDRAULIC LINE TO THE CLUTCH.*AK

Jul 15, 2004 Steering 7,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TOO MUCH PLAY IN IT, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO STEER WHILE DRIVING, ALSO THE FRONT END SWAYED. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICED THE VEHICLE 3 TIMES, IN WHICH THEY TIGHTENED THE STEERING BOX AND ADJUSTED THE TIE RODS, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK *JB

Jul 15, 2004 Steering 7,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TOO MUCH PLAY IN IT, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO STEER WHILE DRIVING, ALSO THE FRONT END SWAYED. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICED THE VEHICLE 3 TIMES, IN WHICH THEY TIGHTENED THE STEERING BOX AND ADJUSTED THE TIE RODS, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK *JB

Jul 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 128,000 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE - THE BRAKE FAILURE WAS ACCOMPANIED BY THE BRAKE AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT INDICATORS ON THE DASH TO INTERMITTANTLY APPEAR AND DISAPPEAR. THE BRAKE PEDAL INTERMITTANTLY RANGES FROM SOFT TO HARD. A PERIODIC VIBRATION IN THE PEDAL IS NOTED WITH NEARLY A TOTAL LOSS IN BRAKE PR...

Jul 14, 2004 Electrical System 118,000 mi

POSITIONING OF THE VEHICLE BATTERY AND BATTERY TRAY PERMITS LEAKING BATTERY ACID TO DRIP DOWN ONTO THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO, VACUUM LINES, AND ELECTRICAL WIRES.*AK

Jul 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 128,000 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE - THE BRAKE FAILURE WAS ACCOMPANIED BY THE BRAKE AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT INDICATORS ON THE DASH TO INTERMITTANTLY APPEAR AND DISAPPEAR. THE BRAKE PEDAL INTERMITTANTLY RANGES FROM SOFT TO HARD. A PERIODIC VIBRATION IN THE PEDAL IS NOTED WITH NEARLY A TOTAL LOSS IN BRAKE PR...

Jul 14, 2004 Electrical System 118,000 mi

POSITIONING OF THE VEHICLE BATTERY AND BATTERY TRAY PERMITS LEAKING BATTERY ACID TO DRIP DOWN ONTO THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO, VACUUM LINES, AND ELECTRICAL WIRES.*AK

Jun 26, 2004 Exterior Lighting 98,000 mi

TAIL LIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND REWIRED THE CONNECTOR. RECALL# 99V024000 WHICH PERTAINED TO 3500 SERIES BUILT THROUGH OCTOBER 21, 1996. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS BUILT 3 DAYS LATER AND DISPLAYED THE SAME PROBLEM. A REPAIR KIT WAS INSTALLED. ...

Jun 26, 2004 Exterior Lighting 98,000 mi

TAIL LIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND REWIRED THE CONNECTOR. RECALL# 99V024000 WHICH PERTAINED TO 3500 SERIES BUILT THROUGH OCTOBER 21, 1996. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS BUILT 3 DAYS LATER AND DISPLAYED THE SAME PROBLEM. A REPAIR KIT WAS INSTALLED. ...

Mar 18, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 TO 60 MPH TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, AND THE STEEL BELTS RUPTURED THE GAS TANK. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND GAS TANK WAS REPLACED. *AK CONSUMER SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIR. *LA

Mar 18, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 TO 60 MPH TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, AND THE STEEL BELTS RUPTURED THE GAS TANK. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND GAS TANK WAS REPLACED. *AK CONSUMER SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIR. *LA

Feb 26, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 184,000 mi

FUEL SHUT OFF AND SOLENOID OVERHEATED, CAUSING A FIRE IN THE VEHICLE. ALSO, VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. *AK *MR

Feb 26, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 184,000 mi

FUEL SHUT OFF AND SOLENOID OVERHEATED, CAUSING A FIRE IN THE VEHICLE. ALSO, VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. *AK *MR

Feb 16, 2004 Exterior Lighting 112,084 mi

BURNING SMELL, BLINKING OF HEADLIGHTS AND THEN HEADLIGHT FAILURE WHILE ON INTERSTATE. TOOK TO MECHANIC WHO FOUND A RECALL AND ADVISED ME TO CALL A DODGE DEALER. DODGE DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THAT PARTICULAR VEHICLE. CALLED DAIMLER/CHRYSLER ASSISTANCE CENTER WHO SAID THERE WAS NO RECAL...

Feb 16, 2004 Exterior Lighting 112,084 mi

BURNING SMELL, BLINKING OF HEADLIGHTS AND THEN HEADLIGHT FAILURE WHILE ON INTERSTATE. TOOK TO MECHANIC WHO FOUND A RECALL AND ADVISED ME TO CALL A DODGE DEALER. DODGE DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THAT PARTICULAR VEHICLE. CALLED DAIMLER/CHRYSLER ASSISTANCE CENTER WHO SAID THERE WAS NO RECAL...

Nov 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT HAD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS . *AK *SCC *JB

Nov 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT HAD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS . *AK *SCC *JB

Jul 21, 2003 Power Train 15,000 mi

VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO PULL ADEQUATE TRAILER WEIGHT. VEHICLE WILL NOT EXCEED 55 MPH IN SPEED, IT WILL START DECREASING SPEED AND JERK FORWARD WHEN IT GETS TO 55 MPH. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT LOCATE CAUSE.*AK

Jul 21, 2003 Power Train 15,000 mi

VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO PULL ADEQUATE TRAILER WEIGHT. VEHICLE WILL NOT EXCEED 55 MPH IN SPEED, IT WILL START DECREASING SPEED AND JERK FORWARD WHEN IT GETS TO 55 MPH. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT LOCATE CAUSE.*AK

Jun 4, 2003 Tires

THE LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD IS STARTING TO SEPARATE. FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL AT LT 245/75R16. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.

Jun 4, 2003 Tires

THE LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD IS STARTING TO SEPARATE. FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL AT LT 245/75R16. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.

May 2, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE SWITCH FOR THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING MELTED AND CAUSED A BURNING SMELL. *NLM

May 2, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE SWITCH FOR THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING MELTED AND CAUSED A BURNING SMELL. *NLM

Mar 26, 2003 Power Train

FIFTH GEAR WENT OUT ON VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES AFTER REPAIR. *TS

Mar 26, 2003 Power Train

FIFTH GEAR WENT OUT ON VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES AFTER REPAIR. *TS

Feb 12, 2003 Fuel System, Diesel 97,000 mi

THE FRONT AND REAR FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS FAILED. *JB

Feb 12, 2003 Fuel System, Diesel

FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAP BROKE CAUSING TANK TO DROP TO THE PAVEMENT. UPON REMOVAL OF THE TANK, THE FRONT STRAP WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY CRACKED THROUGH. *JB

Feb 12, 2003 Fuel System, Diesel 97,000 mi

THE FRONT AND REAR FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS FAILED. *JB

Feb 12, 2003 Fuel System, Diesel

FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAP BROKE CAUSING TANK TO DROP TO THE PAVEMENT. UPON REMOVAL OF THE TANK, THE FRONT STRAP WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY CRACKED THROUGH. *JB

Feb 3, 2003 Power Train

MANUEL TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE. *AK

Feb 3, 2003 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE. *AK

Feb 3, 2003 Power Train

MANUEL TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE. *AK

Feb 3, 2003 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE. *AK

Jan 27, 2003 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING. (6-9 INCHES FROM THE CLIP, THE TWO TUBES HAD RUBBED TOGETHER UNTIL THERE WAS A HOLE IN ONE AND ALMOST A HOLE IN THE OTHER) THE CONSUMER REQUEST(S) REIMBURSEMENT. SCC

Jan 27, 2003 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING. (6-9 INCHES FROM THE CLIP, THE TWO TUBES HAD RUBBED TOGETHER UNTIL THERE WAS A HOLE IN ONE AND ALMOST A HOLE IN THE OTHER) THE CONSUMER REQUEST(S) REIMBURSEMENT. SCC

Jan 17, 2003 Power Train Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION TUBES WERE RUBBING TOGETHER CAUSING A FIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH

Jan 17, 2003 Power Train Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION TUBES WERE RUBBING TOGETHER CAUSING A FIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH

Jan 15, 2003 Power Train

I BOUGHT NEW A 1998 ROADTREX, CLASS B MOTORHOME ON A 1997 DODGE 3500 MAXI-VAN. SINCE NEW IT WOULD SWAY, SOMETIMES ALMOST UNCOMTROLABLE WHEN I WOULD DRIVE IN THE RUTS ON FREEWAYS" CAUSED BY TRUCKS AND STUDDED TIRES". I TRIED DIFFRENT THINGS TO TRY TO CORRECT THIS, HD SHOCKS, HIGH TIRE PRESSURES, AI...

Jan 15, 2003 Power Train

I BOUGHT NEW A 1998 ROADTREX, CLASS B MOTORHOME ON A 1997 DODGE 3500 MAXI-VAN. SINCE NEW IT WOULD SWAY, SOMETIMES ALMOST UNCOMTROLABLE WHEN I WOULD DRIVE IN THE RUTS ON FREEWAYS" CAUSED BY TRUCKS AND STUDDED TIRES". I TRIED DIFFRENT THINGS TO TRY TO CORRECT THIS, HD SHOCKS, HIGH TIRE PRESSURES, AI...

Nov 26, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION LINE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION LINE WERE BUILT SO CLOSED TOGETHER THAT WITHIN THE YEARS THE TRANSMISSION LIQUID CAME OFF. TS

Nov 26, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION LINE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION LINE WERE BUILT SO CLOSED TOGETHER THAT WITHIN THE YEARS THE TRANSMISSION LIQUID CAME OFF. TS

Nov 25, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH SAFETY HEAD LAMP. ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE HEADLAMP THAT DID NOT INCLUDE HER VEHICLE BUT IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. TS

Nov 25, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH SAFETY HEAD LAMP. ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE HEADLAMP THAT DID NOT INCLUDE HER VEHICLE BUT IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. TS

Nov 6, 2002 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE'S HEADLAMP SWITCH MELTED WHILE DRIVING, RESULTED IN THE HEADLIGHTS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. *MR TURN SIGNALS, RUNNING LIGHTS LEFT BRAKE LIGHT WERE INOPERATIVE. ALL LIGHTS WORKED EXCEPT RUNNING LIGHTS WHEN TRAILER HOOKED UP. DEALER FOUND CORRODED SOCKET AND HEADLAMP SWITCH WIRING BURNT. REP...

Nov 6, 2002 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE'S HEADLAMP SWITCH MELTED WHILE DRIVING, RESULTED IN THE HEADLIGHTS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. *MR TURN SIGNALS, RUNNING LIGHTS LEFT BRAKE LIGHT WERE INOPERATIVE. ALL LIGHTS WORKED EXCEPT RUNNING LIGHTS WHEN TRAILER HOOKED UP. DEALER FOUND CORRODED SOCKET AND HEADLAMP SWITCH WIRING BURNT. REP...

Oct 4, 2002 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE SUFFERED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN SHIFTED FROM "PARK INTO DRIVE." VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THREE OTHER VEHICLES. *MR

Oct 4, 2002 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE SUFFERED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN SHIFTED FROM "PARK INTO DRIVE." VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THREE OTHER VEHICLES. *MR

Aug 27, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE LINKAGE BROKE, WE HAD THROTTLE LINKAGE WELDED BECAUSE WE WERE IN A VERY REMOTE LOCATION AT THAT TIME. WE DROVE TRUCK HOME AND PARKED IT AT WHICH TIME WE RECEIVED A RECALL FROM CHRYSLER ON LINKAGE. DEALER (RINGGOLD CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP,,7154 NASHVILLE ST., RINGGOLD, GA. 30736 PHONE 706...

Aug 27, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE LINKAGE BROKE, WE HAD THROTTLE LINKAGE WELDED BECAUSE WE WERE IN A VERY REMOTE LOCATION AT THAT TIME. WE DROVE TRUCK HOME AND PARKED IT AT WHICH TIME WE RECEIVED A RECALL FROM CHRYSLER ON LINKAGE. DEALER (RINGGOLD CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP,,7154 NASHVILLE ST., RINGGOLD, GA. 30736 PHONE 706...

Aug 16, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 40-70 MPH FRONT END OF VEHICLEWAS SHAKING. CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 16, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 40-70 MPH FRONT END OF VEHICLEWAS SHAKING. CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH UP A HILL THE THROTTLE CABLE AND LINKAGE BROKE WHICH RESULTED IN THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR BOARD, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*JB

May 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH UP A HILL THE THROTTLE CABLE AND LINKAGE BROKE WHICH RESULTED IN THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR BOARD, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*JB

Mar 18, 2002 Exterior Lighting Fire

A WIRE IN DASHBOARD LIGHTS OVERHEATED AND MELTED LIGHT SWITCH. SMOKE CAME INTO THE CAB. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THERE IS A RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V02400 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH/RELAY. *TT

Mar 18, 2002 Exterior Lighting Fire

A WIRE IN DASHBOARD LIGHTS OVERHEATED AND MELTED LIGHT SWITCH. SMOKE CAME INTO THE CAB. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THERE IS A RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V02400 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH/RELAY. *TT

Mar 12, 2002 Seat Belts

MECHANICS ALL SAID VEHICLE IS A DANGER TO DRIVE INJURY COULD RESULT, IT CANNOT BE REPAIRED. IT HAS BEEN WORKED ON FOR THIS BUCKING PROBLEM ABOUT 15+ TIMES. NEW SHOCKS, CLUTCH ASSBLY, TIRES, STAB SHOCKS, DRIVE LINES, DRIVE LINES BALANCED, CARRIER BEARINGS, REAR END, ENTIRE REAR AXLE, SPRINGS, ETC.,...

Mar 12, 2002 Suspension

MECHANICS ALL SAID VEHICLE IS A DANGER TO DRIVE INJURY COULD RESULT, IT CANNOT BE REPAIRED. IT HAS BEEN WORKED ON FOR THIS BUCKING PROBLEM ABOUT 15+ TIMES. NEW SHOCKS, CLUTCH ASSBLY, TIRES, STAB SHOCKS, DRIVE LINES, DRIVE LINES BALANCED, CARRIER BEARINGS, REAR END, ENTIRE REAR AXLE, SPRINGS, ETC.,...

Mar 12, 2002 Power Train

MECHANICS ALL SAID VEHICLE IS A DANGER TO DRIVE INJURY COULD RESULT, IT CANNOT BE REPAIRED. IT HAS BEEN WORKED ON FOR THIS BUCKING PROBLEM ABOUT 15+ TIMES. NEW SHOCKS, CLUTCH ASSBLY, TIRES, STAB SHOCKS, DRIVE LINES, DRIVE LINES BALANCED, CARRIER BEARINGS, REAR END, ENTIRE REAR AXLE, SPRINGS, ETC.,...

Mar 12, 2002 Seat Belts

MECHANICS ALL SAID VEHICLE IS A DANGER TO DRIVE INJURY COULD RESULT, IT CANNOT BE REPAIRED. IT HAS BEEN WORKED ON FOR THIS BUCKING PROBLEM ABOUT 15+ TIMES. NEW SHOCKS, CLUTCH ASSBLY, TIRES, STAB SHOCKS, DRIVE LINES, DRIVE LINES BALANCED, CARRIER BEARINGS, REAR END, ENTIRE REAR AXLE, SPRINGS, ETC.,...

Mar 12, 2002 Suspension

MECHANICS ALL SAID VEHICLE IS A DANGER TO DRIVE INJURY COULD RESULT, IT CANNOT BE REPAIRED. IT HAS BEEN WORKED ON FOR THIS BUCKING PROBLEM ABOUT 15+ TIMES. NEW SHOCKS, CLUTCH ASSBLY, TIRES, STAB SHOCKS, DRIVE LINES, DRIVE LINES BALANCED, CARRIER BEARINGS, REAR END, ENTIRE REAR AXLE, SPRINGS, ETC.,...

Mar 12, 2002 Power Train

MECHANICS ALL SAID VEHICLE IS A DANGER TO DRIVE INJURY COULD RESULT, IT CANNOT BE REPAIRED. IT HAS BEEN WORKED ON FOR THIS BUCKING PROBLEM ABOUT 15+ TIMES. NEW SHOCKS, CLUTCH ASSBLY, TIRES, STAB SHOCKS, DRIVE LINES, DRIVE LINES BALANCED, CARRIER BEARINGS, REAR END, ENTIRE REAR AXLE, SPRINGS, ETC.,...

Feb 14, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL #819 REPAIR, DEALER REPLACED HEADLIGHT SWITCH, INSTALLED OVERLAY HARNESS AND REPLACED 4 BURNT WIRES IN CONNECTOR, HOWEVER, AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED CONSUMER HAD NO TAIL LIGHTS, CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY ANOTHER MECHANIC THAT HEAD LIGHT SWITCH HAD NOT BEEN...

Feb 14, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL #819 REPAIR, DEALER REPLACED HEADLIGHT SWITCH, INSTALLED OVERLAY HARNESS AND REPLACED 4 BURNT WIRES IN CONNECTOR, HOWEVER, AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED CONSUMER HAD NO TAIL LIGHTS, CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY ANOTHER MECHANIC THAT HEAD LIGHT SWITCH HAD NOT BEEN...

Feb 14, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL #819 REPAIR, DEALER REPLACED HEADLIGHT SWITCH, INSTALLED OVERLAY HARNESS AND REPLACED 4 BURNT WIRES IN CONNECTOR, HOWEVER, AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED CONSUMER HAD NO TAIL LIGHTS, CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY ANOTHER MECHANIC THAT HEAD LIGHT SWITCH HAD NOT BEEN...

Feb 14, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL #819 REPAIR, DEALER REPLACED HEADLIGHT SWITCH, INSTALLED OVERLAY HARNESS AND REPLACED 4 BURNT WIRES IN CONNECTOR, HOWEVER, AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED CONSUMER HAD NO TAIL LIGHTS, CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY ANOTHER MECHANIC THAT HEAD LIGHT SWITCH HAD NOT BEEN...

Jan 3, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE WAS STUCK WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH. VEHICLE HAD TO BE SHUT DOWN TO STOP. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 3, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE WAS STUCK WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH. VEHICLE HAD TO BE SHUT DOWN TO STOP. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 9, 2001 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS SWITCHED FROM HI TO LOW AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 9, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE HAS BEEN INOPERATIVE SINCE 1999.*AK

Aug 9, 2001 Power Train

FIFTH GEAR OF MANUAL TRANSMISSION IS NO LONGER WORKING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 9, 2001 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS SWITCHED FROM HI TO LOW AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 9, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE HAS BEEN INOPERATIVE SINCE 1999.*AK

Aug 9, 2001 Power Train

FIFTH GEAR OF MANUAL TRANSMISSION IS NO LONGER WORKING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 2, 2001 Structure Crash

WHILE DRIVING UNDER 50 MPH, ANOTHER DRIVER CUT CONSUMER OFF, AND CONSUMER HIT A POLE, AND SUSTAINED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES. VEHICLE'S FRAME BENT UP LIKE A PIECE OF ALUMINUM FOIL. CONSUMER FELT FRAME WAS TOO THIN. *AK CONSUMER STATES CAB OF TRUCK AND FLOOR PANELS BUCKELED. *SLC

Jul 2, 2001 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING UNDER 50 MPH, ANOTHER DRIVER CUT CONSUMER OFF, AND CONSUMER HIT A POLE, AND SUSTAINED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES. VEHICLE'S FRAME BENT UP LIKE A PIECE OF ALUMINUM FOIL. CONSUMER FELT FRAME WAS TOO THIN. *AK CONSUMER STATES CAB OF TRUCK AND FLOOR PANELS BUCKELED. *SLC

Jul 2, 2001 Structure Crash

WHILE DRIVING UNDER 50 MPH, ANOTHER DRIVER CUT CONSUMER OFF, AND CONSUMER HIT A POLE, AND SUSTAINED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES. VEHICLE'S FRAME BENT UP LIKE A PIECE OF ALUMINUM FOIL. CONSUMER FELT FRAME WAS TOO THIN. *AK CONSUMER STATES CAB OF TRUCK AND FLOOR PANELS BUCKELED. *SLC

Jul 2, 2001 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING UNDER 50 MPH, ANOTHER DRIVER CUT CONSUMER OFF, AND CONSUMER HIT A POLE, AND SUSTAINED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES. VEHICLE'S FRAME BENT UP LIKE A PIECE OF ALUMINUM FOIL. CONSUMER FELT FRAME WAS TOO THIN. *AK CONSUMER STATES CAB OF TRUCK AND FLOOR PANELS BUCKELED. *SLC

May 21, 2001 Tires

THREE B.F. GOODRICH TIRES PEELED.

May 21, 2001 Tires

THREE B.F. GOODRICH TIRES PEELED.

Apr 30, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH IN 5TH GEAR WHEN VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER IN 5TH GEAR, BUT IT DID HAVE POWER IN ALL OF THE OTHER GEARS. CONSUMER STATED THIS OCCURRED IN 1998 THE FIRST TIME, EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED AND WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY THE FIRST TIME. THE DEALERSHIP STAT...

Apr 30, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH IN 5TH GEAR WHEN VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER IN 5TH GEAR, BUT IT DID HAVE POWER IN ALL OF THE OTHER GEARS. CONSUMER STATED THIS OCCURRED IN 1998 THE FIRST TIME, EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED AND WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY THE FIRST TIME. THE DEALERSHIP STAT...

Apr 18, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED FUEL TANK FELL OFF, 1 STRAP WAS GONE, OTHER HAD BROKEN. *AK

Apr 18, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED FUEL TANK FELL OFF, 1 STRAP WAS GONE, OTHER HAD BROKEN. *AK

Apr 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING BRAKE PROBLEMS. DEALER HAS ALREADY REPLACED TWO SETS OF ROTORS.*AK

Apr 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH VALVE COVERS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED VALVE COVERS.*AK

Apr 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. CONSUMER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THAT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER HAS TRIED TO FIX PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING BRAKE PROBLEMS. DEALER HAS ALREADY REPLACED TWO SETS OF ROTORS.*AK

Apr 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH VALVE COVERS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED VALVE COVERS.*AK

Apr 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. CONSUMER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THAT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER HAS TRIED TO FIX PROBLEM.*AK

Nov 22, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK IS HANGING ON BY ONE STRAP. DEALER SUGGESTED TO GET ONE STRAP FROMJUNKYARD AND PUT IT ON. DEALER COULD ORDER A STRAP, BUT THERE WOULD BE A CHARGE.*AK

Nov 22, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK IS HANGING ON BY ONE STRAP. DEALER SUGGESTED TO GET ONE STRAP FROMJUNKYARD AND PUT IT ON. DEALER COULD ORDER A STRAP, BUT THERE WOULD BE A CHARGE.*AK

Oct 16, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30-35 MPH VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT, AND WHOLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY ON THE PASSENGER'S FRONT SIDE FELL OFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK RIGHT FRONT WHEEL INNER HUB OR BEARING FAILED. *YH

Oct 16, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30-35 MPH VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT, AND WHOLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY ON THE PASSENGER'S FRONT SIDE FELL OFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK RIGHT FRONT WHEEL INNER HUB OR BEARING FAILED. *YH

Aug 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DIESEL ENGINE HAS REPLACEMENT PART SUCH AS TIMMING CHANGE INJECTOR PUMP. TRANSMISSION SENDER SWITCH AND SEAL HAD TO BE REPLACED. FRONT AND BACK BRAKES REPLACED. ALSO, TAIL PIPE HAD TO WELDED BACK ON. TAIL PIPE FELL OFF. THERE WAS VIBRATION. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DIESEL ENGINE HAS REPLACEMENT PART SUCH AS TIMMING CHANGE INJECTOR PUMP. TRANSMISSION SENDER SWITCH AND SEAL HAD TO BE REPLACED. FRONT AND BACK BRAKES REPLACED. ALSO, TAIL PIPE HAD TO WELDED BACK ON. TAIL PIPE FELL OFF. THERE WAS VIBRATION. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 28, 2000 Power Train

DIESEL ENGINE HAS REPLACEMENT PART SUCH AS TIMMING CHANGE INJECTOR PUMP. TRANSMISSION SENDER SWITCH AND SEAL HAD TO BE REPLACED. FRONT AND BACK BRAKES REPLACED. ALSO, TAIL PIPE HAD TO WELDED BACK ON. TAIL PIPE FELL OFF. THERE WAS VIBRATION. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DIESEL ENGINE HAS REPLACEMENT PART SUCH AS TIMMING CHANGE INJECTOR PUMP. TRANSMISSION SENDER SWITCH AND SEAL HAD TO BE REPLACED. FRONT AND BACK BRAKES REPLACED. ALSO, TAIL PIPE HAD TO WELDED BACK ON. TAIL PIPE FELL OFF. THERE WAS VIBRATION. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

DIESEL ENGINE HAS REPLACEMENT PART SUCH AS TIMMING CHANGE INJECTOR PUMP. TRANSMISSION SENDER SWITCH AND SEAL HAD TO BE REPLACED. FRONT AND BACK BRAKES REPLACED. ALSO, TAIL PIPE HAD TO WELDED BACK ON. TAIL PIPE FELL OFF. THERE WAS VIBRATION. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 28, 2000 Power Train

DIESEL ENGINE HAS REPLACEMENT PART SUCH AS TIMMING CHANGE INJECTOR PUMP. TRANSMISSION SENDER SWITCH AND SEAL HAD TO BE REPLACED. FRONT AND BACK BRAKES REPLACED. ALSO, TAIL PIPE HAD TO WELDED BACK ON. TAIL PIPE FELL OFF. THERE WAS VIBRATION. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 9, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF PRIME-LOC (WWW.ASH-TEC.COM) FUEL FILTER RESULTED IN IMMEDIATE ENGINE SHUTDOWN, LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE ASSIST (8000LBS), CAVITATION OF INJECTOR PUMP, AND ATOMIZED DIESEL FUEL COVERING WINDSHIELDS AND OBSCURING VISION OF FOLLOWING VEHICLES. SIGNIFICANT FIRE HAZARD FROM AT...

Jun 9, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF PRIME-LOC (WWW.ASH-TEC.COM) FUEL FILTER RESULTED IN IMMEDIATE ENGINE SHUTDOWN, LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE ASSIST (8000LBS), CAVITATION OF INJECTOR PUMP, AND ATOMIZED DIESEL FUEL COVERING WINDSHIELDS AND OBSCURING VISION OF FOLLOWING VEHICLES. SIGNIFICANT FIRE HAZARD FROM AT...

May 12, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

DUE TO A DEFECTIVE FUEL STRAP WHICH BROKE, FUEL TANK DROPPED, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH OR A FIRE. *AK

May 12, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

DUE TO A DEFECTIVE FUEL STRAP WHICH BROKE, FUEL TANK DROPPED, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH OR A FIRE. *AK

May 8, 2000 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER NOTICED GAS INDICATOR WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER SAID THEY DIDN'T SEE IT AS BEING A PROBLEM. *AK

May 8, 2000 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER NOTICED GAS INDICATOR WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER SAID THEY DIDN'T SEE IT AS BEING A PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE PULLING A TRAILER WITH VEHICLE ON IT CONSUMER STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING FUNNY, CONSUMER ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOW AND BLACK SMOKE ROLLED IN, THEN CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND VEHICLE BURNED UP. *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE PULLING A TRAILER WITH VEHICLE ON IT CONSUMER STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING FUNNY, CONSUMER ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOW AND BLACK SMOKE ROLLED IN, THEN CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND VEHICLE BURNED UP. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING WITH HEADLIGHTS ON, THERE IS A BURNING SMELL PRESENT. AFTER TURNING THE SWITCH OFF AND THEN TURNING IT BACK ON, HEADLIGHTS DO NOT FUNCTION. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING WITH HEADLIGHTS ON, THERE IS A BURNING SMELL PRESENT. AFTER TURNING THE SWITCH OFF AND THEN TURNING IT BACK ON, HEADLIGHTS DO NOT FUNCTION. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 4, 2000 Power Train

SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER/CONTROL IN TRAFFIC DURING ACCELERATION AND DEACCELERATION. *AK

Feb 4, 2000 Power Train

NUT AND GEAR FAILURE IN THE TRANSMISSION RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER/VEHICLE CONTROL WHILE PULLING A TRAILER AT INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN MODERATELY HEAVY TRAFFIC.

Feb 4, 2000 Power Train

SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER/CONTROL IN TRAFFIC DURING ACCELERATION AND DEACCELERATION. *AK

Feb 4, 2000 Power Train

NUT AND GEAR FAILURE IN THE TRANSMISSION RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER/VEHICLE CONTROL WHILE PULLING A TRAILER AT INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN MODERATELY HEAVY TRAFFIC.

Jan 4, 2000 Suspension

GOODYEAR TIRES FAILED PREMATURELY AT 20000 MILES ON THE SIDEWALL DUE TO TIRE VIBRATION FROM DEFECTIVE SUSPENSION. NLM

Jan 4, 2000 Suspension

GOODYEAR TIRES FAILED PREMATURELY AT 20000 MILES ON THE SIDEWALL DUE TO TIRE VIBRATION FROM DEFECTIVE SUSPENSION. NLM

Dec 9, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS NOT CHANGING OVER WHEN IT IS SUPPOSE TO. HESITATES OR SOMETIMES DOESN'T START. DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Dec 9, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS NOT CHANGING OVER WHEN IT IS SUPPOSE TO. HESITATES OR SOMETIMES DOESN'T START. DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Nov 23, 1999 Exterior Lighting Fire

HEADLIGHT SWITCH ON HAD GOTTEN HOT, AND AFTER BEING PARKED, THE SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. NO ONE HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 23, 1999 Exterior Lighting Fire

HEADLIGHT SWITCH ON HAD GOTTEN HOT, AND AFTER BEING PARKED, THE SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. NO ONE HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Exterior Lighting Fire

RECALL # 99V024000 CHRYSLER/HEADLAMP SWTICH: WHILE THE TRUCK WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD AND DASH AREA. OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ABOUT SEVEN DAYS BEFORE THE FIRE. OWNER CONTACTED SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS. NONE OF THE DEALERSHIPS HAD PARTS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Exterior Lighting Fire

RECALL # 99V024000 CHRYSLER/HEADLAMP SWTICH: WHILE THE TRUCK WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD AND DASH AREA. OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ABOUT SEVEN DAYS BEFORE THE FIRE. OWNER CONTACTED SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS. NONE OF THE DEALERSHIPS HAD PARTS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN THE PEDAL IS APPLIED IT GOES HALF WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE IT CATCHES, AND THERE IS A LATE RESPONSE FROM THE BRAKES, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS HAS RESULTED IN A REAR END COLLISION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN THE PEDAL IS APPLIED IT GOES HALF WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE IT CATCHES, AND THERE IS A LATE RESPONSE FROM THE BRAKES, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS HAS RESULTED IN A REAR END COLLISION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION--WON'T UPSHIFT SOMETIMES.

Sep 8, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION--WON'T UPSHIFT SOMETIMES.

Jul 26, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE IS READ INCORRECTLY. *AK

Jul 26, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE IS READ INCORRECTLY. *AK

Jul 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PUMP FAILURE. NO OIL PRESSURE. OIL LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. *AK

Jul 21, 1999 Unknown Or Other

OIL PUMP FAILURE. NO OIL PRESSURE. OIL LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. *AK

Jul 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PUMP FAILURE. NO OIL PRESSURE. OIL LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. *AK

Jul 21, 1999 Unknown Or Other

OIL PUMP FAILURE. NO OIL PRESSURE. OIL LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. *AK

Jul 15, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED IT INCREASES UP TO 10 MILES MORE THAN WHAT IT HAS BEEN SET FOR. SEVERAL MILES AFTER THE SPEED INCREASE THE TRUCK SPEED SLOWLY COMES DOWN TO THE SET SPEED. TROUBLE OCCURS AT TEMP UNDER 90 DEGREES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Jul 15, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED IT INCREASES UP TO 10 MILES MORE THAN WHAT IT HAS BEEN SET FOR. SEVERAL MILES AFTER THE SPEED INCREASE THE TRUCK SPEED SLOWLY COMES DOWN TO THE SET SPEED. TROUBLE OCCURS AT TEMP UNDER 90 DEGREES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Jul 14, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVATED, IT PRESENTS A PROBLEM WHEN TRYING TO DEACTIVATE IT. DEALER AND CHRYSLER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED, BUT CANNOT DO ANYTHING UNTIL THEY HAVE WITNESSED THE PROBLEM FIRST HAND. *AK *ML

Jul 14, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVATED, IT PRESENTS A PROBLEM WHEN TRYING TO DEACTIVATE IT. DEALER AND CHRYSLER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED, BUT CANNOT DO ANYTHING UNTIL THEY HAVE WITNESSED THE PROBLEM FIRST HAND. *AK *ML

May 19, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP SWITCH BURNED OUT, CAUSING CONNECTOR TO BURN, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD. THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING HEADLAMP SWITCH, BUT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.THIS VEHICLE IS ALSO EQUIPPED WITH TRAILOR TOWING PACKAGE. RECALL 9...

May 19, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP SWITCH BURNED OUT, CAUSING CONNECTOR TO BURN, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD. THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING HEADLAMP SWITCH, BUT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.THIS VEHICLE IS ALSO EQUIPPED WITH TRAILOR TOWING PACKAGE. RECALL 9...

May 17, 1999 Power Train

BOTH PROBLEMS COULD HAVE LED TO CRASHES IF NOT CAUGHT AND MAJOR INJURIES AND OR FATALITIES. WE HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THE PROBLEMS EVER SINCE THEY HAVE STARTED AND THE TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN IT HAS BEEN OUT. WE KNOW THAT BREAKDOWNS DO EXSIST AND WILL HAPPEN BUT THIS MUCH AND THE SAME...

May 17, 1999 Power Train

BOTH PROBLEMS COULD HAVE LED TO CRASHES IF NOT CAUGHT AND MAJOR INJURIES AND OR FATALITIES. WE HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THE PROBLEMS EVER SINCE THEY HAVE STARTED AND THE TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN IT HAS BEEN OUT. WE KNOW THAT BREAKDOWNS DO EXSIST AND WILL HAPPEN BUT THIS MUCH AND THE SAME...

Apr 29, 1999 Power Train

ONE END OF THE TRACK BAR,WHICH ALLOWS THE FRONT AXLE TO MOVE FROM SIDE TO SIDE,HAS WORN OUT CAUSING VEHICLE TO WANDER. ALSO A COUPLE OF TIE RODS ARE WEARING OUT. *AK

Apr 29, 1999 Steering

ONE END OF THE TRACK BAR,WHICH ALLOWS THE FRONT AXLE TO MOVE FROM SIDE TO SIDE,HAS WORN OUT CAUSING VEHICLE TO WANDER. ALSO A COUPLE OF TIE RODS ARE WEARING OUT. *AK

Apr 29, 1999 Power Train

ONE END OF THE TRACK BAR,WHICH ALLOWS THE FRONT AXLE TO MOVE FROM SIDE TO SIDE,HAS WORN OUT CAUSING VEHICLE TO WANDER. ALSO A COUPLE OF TIE RODS ARE WEARING OUT. *AK

Apr 29, 1999 Steering

ONE END OF THE TRACK BAR,WHICH ALLOWS THE FRONT AXLE TO MOVE FROM SIDE TO SIDE,HAS WORN OUT CAUSING VEHICLE TO WANDER. ALSO A COUPLE OF TIE RODS ARE WEARING OUT. *AK

Apr 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLS AND CUTS OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ALL POWER. ALSO, NOTICED VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PARTS ALSO REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER D...

Apr 27, 1999 Power Train

WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLS AND CUTS OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ALL POWER. ALSO, NOTICED VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PARTS ALSO REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER D...

Apr 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLS AND CUTS OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ALL POWER. ALSO, NOTICED VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PARTS ALSO REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER D...

Apr 27, 1999 Power Train

WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLS AND CUTS OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ALL POWER. ALSO, NOTICED VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PARTS ALSO REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER D...

Apr 5, 1999 Power Train

DUE TO DEFECTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, VEHICLE DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A REAR END COLLISION. BEEN TO DIFFERENT DEALERS, MANY TIMES, AND THEY REPLACED MANY PARTS 2-3 TIMES.. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 5, 1999 Power Train

DUE TO DEFECTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, VEHICLE DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A REAR END COLLISION. BEEN TO DIFFERENT DEALERS, MANY TIMES, AND THEY REPLACED MANY PARTS 2-3 TIMES.. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 15, 1999 Steering

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF VEHICLE SHUDDERING VIOLENTLY AS THE CLUTCH AND FLY WHEEL BECOME INOPERABLE, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, DEALER ROTATED TIRES AND VEHICLE STILL SHAKES VIOLENTLY, DEALER REPLACED DAMPENING SHOCK, PITMAN ARM, TIE ROD, AND STEERING BOX. POSSIBLE STEERING OR SUSPENSION PROBLEM, DEA...

Feb 15, 1999 Suspension

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF VEHICLE SHUDDERING VIOLENTLY AS THE CLUTCH AND FLY WHEEL BECOME INOPERABLE, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, DEALER ROTATED TIRES AND VEHICLE STILL SHAKES VIOLENTLY, DEALER REPLACED DAMPENING SHOCK, PITMAN ARM, TIE ROD, AND STEERING BOX. POSSIBLE STEERING OR SUSPENSION PROBLEM, DEA...

Feb 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT SHUT OFF. *JADA

Feb 15, 1999 Parking Brake

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT PARKING BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT GO OFF. *JADA

Feb 15, 1999 Steering

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF VEHICLE SHUDDERING VIOLENTLY AS THE CLUTCH AND FLY WHEEL BECOME INOPERABLE, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, DEALER ROTATED TIRES AND VEHICLE STILL SHAKES VIOLENTLY, DEALER REPLACED DAMPENING SHOCK, PITMAN ARM, TIE ROD, AND STEERING BOX. POSSIBLE STEERING OR SUSPENSION PROBLEM, DEA...

Feb 15, 1999 Suspension

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF VEHICLE SHUDDERING VIOLENTLY AS THE CLUTCH AND FLY WHEEL BECOME INOPERABLE, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, DEALER ROTATED TIRES AND VEHICLE STILL SHAKES VIOLENTLY, DEALER REPLACED DAMPENING SHOCK, PITMAN ARM, TIE ROD, AND STEERING BOX. POSSIBLE STEERING OR SUSPENSION PROBLEM, DEA...

Feb 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT SHUT OFF. *JADA

Feb 15, 1999 Parking Brake

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT PARKING BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT GO OFF. *JADA

Feb 15, 1999 Steering

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF VEHICLE SHUDDERING VIOLENTLY AS THE CLUTCH AND FLY WHEEL BECOME INOPERABLE, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, DEALER ROTATED TIRES AND VEHICLE STILL SHAKES VIOLENTLY, DEALER REPLACED DAMPENING SHOCK, PITMAN ARM, TIE ROD, AND STEERING BOX. POSSIBLE STEERING OR SUSPENSION PROBLEM, DEA...

Feb 15, 1999 Suspension

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF VEHICLE SHUDDERING VIOLENTLY AS THE CLUTCH AND FLY WHEEL BECOME INOPERABLE, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, DEALER ROTATED TIRES AND VEHICLE STILL SHAKES VIOLENTLY, DEALER REPLACED DAMPENING SHOCK, PITMAN ARM, TIE ROD, AND STEERING BOX. POSSIBLE STEERING OR SUSPENSION PROBLEM, DEA...

Feb 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT SHUT OFF. *JADA

Feb 15, 1999 Parking Brake

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT PARKING BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT GO OFF. *JADA

Feb 15, 1999 Steering

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF VEHICLE SHUDDERING VIOLENTLY AS THE CLUTCH AND FLY WHEEL BECOME INOPERABLE, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, DEALER ROTATED TIRES AND VEHICLE STILL SHAKES VIOLENTLY, DEALER REPLACED DAMPENING SHOCK, PITMAN ARM, TIE ROD, AND STEERING BOX. POSSIBLE STEERING OR SUSPENSION PROBLEM, DEA...

Feb 15, 1999 Suspension

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF VEHICLE SHUDDERING VIOLENTLY AS THE CLUTCH AND FLY WHEEL BECOME INOPERABLE, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, DEALER ROTATED TIRES AND VEHICLE STILL SHAKES VIOLENTLY, DEALER REPLACED DAMPENING SHOCK, PITMAN ARM, TIE ROD, AND STEERING BOX. POSSIBLE STEERING OR SUSPENSION PROBLEM, DEA...

Feb 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT SHUT OFF. *JADA

Feb 15, 1999 Parking Brake

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT PARKING BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT GO OFF. *JADA

Dec 14, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IN OVERDRIVE. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE GOES INTO NEUTRAL BECAUSE NUT ON SHAFT THAT HOLDS 5TH GEAR IN PLACE,UNSCREWED/ FELL OFF DUE TO VIBRATION. DEALER CONTACTED AND REPAIR WAS MADE APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 14, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IN OVERDRIVE. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE GOES INTO NEUTRAL BECAUSE NUT ON SHAFT THAT HOLDS 5TH GEAR IN PLACE,UNSCREWED/ FELL OFF DUE TO VIBRATION. DEALER CONTACTED AND REPAIR WAS MADE APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED FOR A SUDDEN STOP, THE VEHCILE VEERS SEVERELY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, ALMOST CHANGING LANES. DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL. *AK

Dec 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED FOR A SUDDEN STOP, THE VEHCILE VEERS SEVERELY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, ALMOST CHANGING LANES. DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL. *AK

Nov 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING IN "EMPTY LOADS" THE REAR ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE REAR BRAKES TO "CATCH AND GO," RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND ALMOST AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING IN "EMPTY LOADS" THE REAR ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE REAR BRAKES TO "CATCH AND GO," RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND ALMOST AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 30, 1998 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A 50MPH HEAD ON COLLISION.

Sep 30, 1998 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A 50MPH HEAD ON COLLISION.

Aug 4, 1998 Power Train Fire

TRUCK JUST BLEW UP WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THE ENGINE JUST STARTED TO BURN. DEFECTIVE DTRANSMISSION STARTED FIRE. *AK

Aug 4, 1998 Power Train Fire

TRUCK JUST BLEW UP WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THE ENGINE JUST STARTED TO BURN. DEFECTIVE DTRANSMISSION STARTED FIRE. *AK

Jul 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNED BRAKE FAILURE. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN AN EMERGENCEY SITUATION, BRAKE SYSTEM MOMENTARILY FAILED. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. ALSO THE CONSUMER STATED THAT MANUFACTURER INFORMED HIM THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO LIVE WITH THIS PROBLEM. *SLC

Jul 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNED BRAKE FAILURE. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN AN EMERGENCEY SITUATION, BRAKE SYSTEM MOMENTARILY FAILED. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. ALSO THE CONSUMER STATED THAT MANUFACTURER INFORMED HIM THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO LIVE WITH THIS PROBLEM. *SLC

Jul 1, 1998 Tires

TIRES CONSTANTLY MALFUNCTION, TOOK TO DEALER THREE TIMES, AND THEY COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. *MJS

Jul 1, 1998 Tires

TIRES CONSTANTLY MALFUNCTION, TOOK TO DEALER THREE TIMES, AND THEY COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. *MJS

Jun 23, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATLY 60 MPH GOING UP A HILL,THROTTLE LINKAGE ROD HAD BROKEN, CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN/TO IDLE. ALSO, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jun 23, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATLY 60 MPH GOING UP A HILL,THROTTLE LINKAGE ROD HAD BROKEN, CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN/TO IDLE. ALSO, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Apr 23, 1998 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.

Apr 23, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE'S FRONT END SUSPENSION IS NOT SUFFICIENT FOR VEHICLE'S DIESEL ENGINE, CAUSING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR AND LOOSENING OF THE TIE RODS.

Apr 23, 1998 Steering

STEERING SHAFT FAILED.

Apr 23, 1998 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.

Apr 23, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE'S FRONT END SUSPENSION IS NOT SUFFICIENT FOR VEHICLE'S DIESEL ENGINE, CAUSING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR AND LOOSENING OF THE TIE RODS.

Apr 23, 1998 Steering

STEERING SHAFT FAILED.

Dec 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING THE LEFT REAR BRAKES LOCK WITH LIGHT PEDAL PRESSURE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT.

Dec 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING THE LEFT REAR BRAKES LOCK WITH LIGHT PEDAL PRESSURE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT.

Nov 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES (ABS), THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER AT LEAST 3 TIMES & INFORMED THAT ROTORS NEEDED TURNING. *AK

Nov 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES (ABS), THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER AT LEAST 3 TIMES & INFORMED THAT ROTORS NEEDED TURNING. *AK

Nov 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES (ABS), THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER AT LEAST 3 TIMES & INFORMED THAT ROTORS NEEDED TURNING. *AK

Nov 18, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES (ABS), THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER AT LEAST 3 TIMES & INFORMED THAT ROTORS NEEDED TURNING. *AK

Nov 5, 1997 Suspension

FRONT END OF VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY ALIGNED PROPERLY, CAUSING TIRES TO WEAR.

Nov 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILED, FRONT BRAKES PULL TO THE RIGHT WHEN APPLIED.

Nov 5, 1997 Suspension

FRONT END OF VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY ALIGNED PROPERLY, CAUSING TIRES TO WEAR.

Nov 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILED, FRONT BRAKES PULL TO THE RIGHT WHEN APPLIED.

Nov 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Nov 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS AN THEN REENGAGED.

Nov 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Nov 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS AN THEN REENGAGED.

Oct 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE ABS BRKAES VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT. ALSO THERE IS A CLUNKING SOUND WITHIN BRAKES WHEN APPLIED.PROBLEM OCCURS AT ANY SPEED WHILE BRAKING. DEALERS REPLACED MANY PARTS, BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. *AK

Oct 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE ABS BRKAES VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT. ALSO THERE IS A CLUNKING SOUND WITHIN BRAKES WHEN APPLIED.PROBLEM OCCURS AT ANY SPEED WHILE BRAKING. DEALERS REPLACED MANY PARTS, BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. *AK

Jul 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SMELLED BRAKE FLUID BURNING, PULLED OVER AND OPENED HOOD AND THE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE. *AK

Jul 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SMELLED BRAKE FLUID BURNING, PULLED OVER AND OPENED HOOD AND THE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE. *AK

Jul 7, 1997 Suspension

FRONT TIRES WORN QUICKLY DUE TO TORSION BAR BEING WORN SEVERELY WITHIN THREE MONTHS FROM PURCHASE. OWNER ALSO IDENTIFIED THAT THE TRUCK PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND HAD THE TRUCK CHECKED BY 4X4 SPECIALIST. THIS SPECIALIST IS AWARE OF OTHERS WITH SIMILAR CONDITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 7, 1997 Suspension

FRONT TIRES WORN QUICKLY DUE TO TORSION BAR BEING WORN SEVERELY WITHIN THREE MONTHS FROM PURCHASE. OWNER ALSO IDENTIFIED THAT THE TRUCK PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND HAD THE TRUCK CHECKED BY 4X4 SPECIALIST. THIS SPECIALIST IS AWARE OF OTHERS WITH SIMILAR CONDITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 25, 1997 Steering

STEERING JAMS DUE TO COTTER PIN SEPARATING FROM THE NUT. DILEMMA, PINS FELL OUT AND STEERING TEMPORARILY LOCKED UP. *AK

Jun 25, 1997 Steering

STEERING JAMS DUE TO COTTER PIN SEPARATING FROM THE NUT. DILEMMA, PINS FELL OUT AND STEERING TEMPORARILY LOCKED UP. *AK

Mar 10, 1997 Exterior Lighting

OWNER STATES THAT WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE USED HE CANNOT SEE THE ROAD VERY WELL. ALSO, THAT THE DIMMER SWITCH MUST BE USED IN ORDER TO SEE. *AK

Mar 10, 1997 Exterior Lighting

OWNER STATES THAT WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE USED HE CANNOT SEE THE ROAD VERY WELL. ALSO, THAT THE DIMMER SWITCH MUST BE USED IN ORDER TO SEE. *AK

Feb 24, 1997 Unknown Or Other

UNSPECIFIED.

Feb 24, 1997 Unknown Or Other

UNSPECIFIED.