2001 DODGE RAM 3500 Problems, Recalls & Safety Ratings

Jul 4, 2020 Steering 30,000 mi

AT SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH AND AS SEMI TRUCKS PASS ME THIS ROADTREK 190 VERILITE DODGE RAM 3500 UNCONTROLABLY MOVE A FOOT TO 2 FEET TOWARD THE CENTER LINE OF THE ROAD WHICH I FEAR COULD CAUSE A HEAD ON COLLISION. I HAVE TRIED VARIOUS TIRE PRESSURES TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM WITHOUT SUCCESS. I BASICALLY L...

Jul 4, 2020 Steering 30,000 mi

AT SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH AND AS SEMI TRUCKS PASS ME THIS ROADTREK 190 VERILITE DODGE RAM 3500 UNCONTROLABLY MOVE A FOOT TO 2 FEET TOWARD THE CENTER LINE OF THE ROAD WHICH I FEAR COULD CAUSE A HEAD ON COLLISION. I HAVE TRIED VARIOUS TIRE PRESSURES TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM WITHOUT SUCCESS. I BASICALLY L...

May 24, 2020 Unknown Or Other 76,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD HAS CRUMPLED UP AND CAVE IN THE PLASTIC HAS DETERIORATED ALSO RUST HAS DEVELOPED UNDER THE DOORS AN UNDERBODY

May 24, 2020 Unknown Or Other 76,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD HAS CRUMPLED UP AND CAVE IN THE PLASTIC HAS DETERIORATED ALSO RUST HAS DEVELOPED UNDER THE DOORS AN UNDERBODY

Jul 5, 2018 Power Train 155,000 mi

MY TRUCK WAS IN PARK BUT STILL RUNNING. I GOT OUT TO SHUT THE GATE AND THE TRUCK STARTED TO ACCELERATE BACKWARDS, ROLLING THROUGH MY GATE, KNOCKING DOWN PART OF A NEIGHBOR'S FENCE, OVER TWO CEMENT PARKING STOPS AND INTO A TREE. WHEN I GOT TO THE TRUCK, IT WAS STILL RUNNING AND STILL IN PARK.

Jul 5, 2018 Power Train 155,000 mi

MY TRUCK WAS IN PARK BUT STILL RUNNING. I GOT OUT TO SHUT THE GATE AND THE TRUCK STARTED TO ACCELERATE BACKWARDS, ROLLING THROUGH MY GATE, KNOCKING DOWN PART OF A NEIGHBOR'S FENCE, OVER TWO CEMENT PARKING STOPS AND INTO A TREE. WHEN I GOT TO THE TRUCK, IT WAS STILL RUNNING AND STILL IN PARK.

Nov 23, 2017 Air Bags 300,000 mi

MY DASHBOARD IS FALLING APART. THERE ARE PIECES OF PLASTIC EVERYWHERE INCLUDING RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE AIRBAG, WHICH WOULD QUITE LITERALLY TURN INTO FLYING DEATH PARTICLES IF THE AIRBAG EVER WENT OFF, COMPLETELY DEFEATING THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRBAG. THIS REALLY SHOULD BE A RECALL ISUE AS IT HAS QUITE ...

Nov 23, 2017 Unknown Or Other 300,000 mi

MY DASHBOARD IS FALLING APART. THERE ARE PIECES OF PLASTIC EVERYWHERE INCLUDING RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE AIRBAG, WHICH WOULD QUITE LITERALLY TURN INTO FLYING DEATH PARTICLES IF THE AIRBAG EVER WENT OFF, COMPLETELY DEFEATING THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRBAG. THIS REALLY SHOULD BE A RECALL ISUE AS IT HAS QUITE ...

Nov 23, 2017 Air Bags 300,000 mi

MY DASHBOARD IS FALLING APART. THERE ARE PIECES OF PLASTIC EVERYWHERE INCLUDING RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE AIRBAG, WHICH WOULD QUITE LITERALLY TURN INTO FLYING DEATH PARTICLES IF THE AIRBAG EVER WENT OFF, COMPLETELY DEFEATING THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRBAG. THIS REALLY SHOULD BE A RECALL ISUE AS IT HAS QUITE ...

Nov 23, 2017 Unknown Or Other 300,000 mi

MY DASHBOARD IS FALLING APART. THERE ARE PIECES OF PLASTIC EVERYWHERE INCLUDING RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE AIRBAG, WHICH WOULD QUITE LITERALLY TURN INTO FLYING DEATH PARTICLES IF THE AIRBAG EVER WENT OFF, COMPLETELY DEFEATING THE PURPOSE OF THE AIRBAG. THIS REALLY SHOULD BE A RECALL ISUE AS IT HAS QUITE ...

Jan 26, 2017 Structure 90,000 mi

PLASTIC DASH IS CRACKING AND LOOSE SHARP PIECES HAVE BEEN COMING OFF INTO THE CABIN

Jan 26, 2017 Structure 90,000 mi

PLASTIC DASH IS CRACKING AND LOOSE SHARP PIECES HAVE BEEN COMING OFF INTO THE CABIN

Sep 2, 2015 Tires 300,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH MUD TERRAIN T/A KM2 (NA) TIRES, SIZE: LT255/85R16. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD NEAR THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WA...

Sep 2, 2015 Tires 300,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH MUD TERRAIN T/A KM2 (NA) TIRES, SIZE: LT255/85R16. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD NEAR THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WA...

Aug 21, 2015 Electrical System 72,000 mi

THE DASH ON THIS TRUCK HAS CRACKED AND FALLEN IN, EXPOSING THE WIRING INSIDE THE DASH TO THE SUN. THE WIRING INSULATION IS NOT RATED FOR EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT (UV EXPOSURE) AND IS DECOMPOSING, PUTTING THE TRUCK AT RISK OF A FIRE INITIATING INSIDE THE CAB AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, DUE TO EXPOSED WIRI...

Aug 21, 2015 Structure 72,000 mi

THE DASH ON THIS TRUCK HAS CRACKED AND FALLEN IN, EXPOSING THE WIRING INSIDE THE DASH TO THE SUN. THE WIRING INSULATION IS NOT RATED FOR EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT (UV EXPOSURE) AND IS DECOMPOSING, PUTTING THE TRUCK AT RISK OF A FIRE INITIATING INSIDE THE CAB AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, DUE TO EXPOSED WIRI...

Aug 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 72,000 mi

THE DASH ON THIS TRUCK HAS CRACKED AND FALLEN IN, EXPOSING THE WIRING INSIDE THE DASH TO THE SUN. THE WIRING INSULATION IS NOT RATED FOR EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT (UV EXPOSURE) AND IS DECOMPOSING, PUTTING THE TRUCK AT RISK OF A FIRE INITIATING INSIDE THE CAB AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, DUE TO EXPOSED WIRI...

Aug 21, 2015 Electrical System 72,000 mi

THE DASH ON THIS TRUCK HAS CRACKED AND FALLEN IN, EXPOSING THE WIRING INSIDE THE DASH TO THE SUN. THE WIRING INSULATION IS NOT RATED FOR EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT (UV EXPOSURE) AND IS DECOMPOSING, PUTTING THE TRUCK AT RISK OF A FIRE INITIATING INSIDE THE CAB AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, DUE TO EXPOSED WIRI...

Aug 21, 2015 Structure 72,000 mi

THE DASH ON THIS TRUCK HAS CRACKED AND FALLEN IN, EXPOSING THE WIRING INSIDE THE DASH TO THE SUN. THE WIRING INSULATION IS NOT RATED FOR EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT (UV EXPOSURE) AND IS DECOMPOSING, PUTTING THE TRUCK AT RISK OF A FIRE INITIATING INSIDE THE CAB AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, DUE TO EXPOSED WIRI...

Aug 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 72,000 mi

THE DASH ON THIS TRUCK HAS CRACKED AND FALLEN IN, EXPOSING THE WIRING INSIDE THE DASH TO THE SUN. THE WIRING INSULATION IS NOT RATED FOR EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT (UV EXPOSURE) AND IS DECOMPOSING, PUTTING THE TRUCK AT RISK OF A FIRE INITIATING INSIDE THE CAB AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, DUE TO EXPOSED WIRI...

Jul 30, 2015 Wheels 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 45 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD THE "DEATH WOBBLE". THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. ...

Jul 30, 2015 Suspension 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 45 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD THE "DEATH WOBBLE". THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. ...

Jul 30, 2015 Wheels 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 45 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD THE "DEATH WOBBLE". THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. ...

Jul 30, 2015 Suspension 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 45 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD THE "DEATH WOBBLE". THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. ...

Dec 28, 2014 Air Bags

I TRY TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE ON MY 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 .AND WHEN THE MECHANIC START TO REMOVE THE DASH BOARD THIS START TO FALLING IN PARTS .SO HE TRY TO PUT THOSE PARTS BACK UNTIL HE EXPLAIN ME WHAT HAPPEN .I TRY TO FIND AN AFTERMARKET DASH AND PEOPLE ON THE STORE LET ME KNOW .THEY BELIEVE IT...

Dec 28, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling

I TRY TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE ON MY 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 .AND WHEN THE MECHANIC START TO REMOVE THE DASH BOARD THIS START TO FALLING IN PARTS .SO HE TRY TO PUT THOSE PARTS BACK UNTIL HE EXPLAIN ME WHAT HAPPEN .I TRY TO FIND AN AFTERMARKET DASH AND PEOPLE ON THE STORE LET ME KNOW .THEY BELIEVE IT...

Dec 28, 2014 Structure

I TRY TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE ON MY 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 .AND WHEN THE MECHANIC START TO REMOVE THE DASH BOARD THIS START TO FALLING IN PARTS .SO HE TRY TO PUT THOSE PARTS BACK UNTIL HE EXPLAIN ME WHAT HAPPEN .I TRY TO FIND AN AFTERMARKET DASH AND PEOPLE ON THE STORE LET ME KNOW .THEY BELIEVE IT...

Dec 28, 2014 Air Bags

I TRY TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE ON MY 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 .AND WHEN THE MECHANIC START TO REMOVE THE DASH BOARD THIS START TO FALLING IN PARTS .SO HE TRY TO PUT THOSE PARTS BACK UNTIL HE EXPLAIN ME WHAT HAPPEN .I TRY TO FIND AN AFTERMARKET DASH AND PEOPLE ON THE STORE LET ME KNOW .THEY BELIEVE IT...

Dec 28, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling

I TRY TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE ON MY 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 .AND WHEN THE MECHANIC START TO REMOVE THE DASH BOARD THIS START TO FALLING IN PARTS .SO HE TRY TO PUT THOSE PARTS BACK UNTIL HE EXPLAIN ME WHAT HAPPEN .I TRY TO FIND AN AFTERMARKET DASH AND PEOPLE ON THE STORE LET ME KNOW .THEY BELIEVE IT...

Dec 28, 2014 Structure

I TRY TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE ON MY 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 .AND WHEN THE MECHANIC START TO REMOVE THE DASH BOARD THIS START TO FALLING IN PARTS .SO HE TRY TO PUT THOSE PARTS BACK UNTIL HE EXPLAIN ME WHAT HAPPEN .I TRY TO FIND AN AFTERMARKET DASH AND PEOPLE ON THE STORE LET ME KNOW .THEY BELIEVE IT...

Sep 17, 2014 Tires 118,700 mi

DRIVING 55MPH, BFG CMM TA TIRE SEPARATION AT TREAD BELT EDGE. STILL HAVE TIRE. *TR

Sep 17, 2014 Tires 118,700 mi

DRIVING 55MPH, BFG CMM TA TIRE SEPARATION AT TREAD BELT EDGE. STILL HAVE TIRE. *TR

Jun 19, 2014 Engine 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT THE PLASTIC WAS WARPED AND CAVED INTO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND COMPONENTS INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FAIL SPORADICALLY. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ALSO LOW AND THE CONTACT...

Jun 19, 2014 Structure 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT THE PLASTIC WAS WARPED AND CAVED INTO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND COMPONENTS INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FAIL SPORADICALLY. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ALSO LOW AND THE CONTACT...

Jun 19, 2014 Air Bags 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT THE PLASTIC WAS WARPED AND CAVED INTO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND COMPONENTS INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FAIL SPORADICALLY. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ALSO LOW AND THE CONTACT...

Jun 19, 2014 Engine 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT THE PLASTIC WAS WARPED AND CAVED INTO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND COMPONENTS INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FAIL SPORADICALLY. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ALSO LOW AND THE CONTACT...

Jun 19, 2014 Structure 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT THE PLASTIC WAS WARPED AND CAVED INTO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND COMPONENTS INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FAIL SPORADICALLY. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ALSO LOW AND THE CONTACT...

Jun 19, 2014 Air Bags 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT THE PLASTIC WAS WARPED AND CAVED INTO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND COMPONENTS INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FAIL SPORADICALLY. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ALSO LOW AND THE CONTACT...

Nov 8, 2013 Structure 151,000 mi

2001 DODGE RAM 3500 DASHBOARD FAILURE!! DASH STARTED GETTING LARGE CRACKS IN IT SEVERAL YEARS AGO, NOW I REMOVED IT TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE AND THE DASH FELL APART INTO, LITERALLY 22 PIECES. AFTER TRYING TO FIND ONE I GO TO REALIZE THIS IS A COMMON AND MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM FOR THIS YEAR AND AFTER...

Nov 8, 2013 Structure 151,000 mi

2001 DODGE RAM 3500 DASHBOARD FAILURE!! DASH STARTED GETTING LARGE CRACKS IN IT SEVERAL YEARS AGO, NOW I REMOVED IT TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE AND THE DASH FELL APART INTO, LITERALLY 22 PIECES. AFTER TRYING TO FIND ONE I GO TO REALIZE THIS IS A COMMON AND MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM FOR THIS YEAR AND AFTER...

Oct 24, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP FAILED TWICE WITHIN A YEAR AND A HALF. THE FIRST TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS BECAUSE THE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO ADD FUEL PRESSURE GAUGES BECAUSE IT WOU...

Oct 24, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP FAILED TWICE WITHIN A YEAR AND A HALF. THE FIRST TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS BECAUSE THE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO ADD FUEL PRESSURE GAUGES BECAUSE IT WOU...

Oct 1, 2012 Tires 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN XCX TIRES, SIZE: 235/85R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BELTS ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD FAILED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE...

Oct 1, 2012 Tires 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN XCX TIRES, SIZE: 235/85R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BELTS ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD FAILED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE...

Aug 29, 2012 Structure 60,000 mi

APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE IS NOT ACCURATE. THE VEHICLE STARTED WITH TWO LENGTHWISE CRACKS YEARS AGO FROM WINDSHIELD TOWARDS DRIVER AND PASSENGER. WITHIN THE PAST TWO MONTHS THE ONCE RIGID-PLIABLE DASH UNIT HAS CRACKED INTO BRITTLE PIECES WITH SOME FALLING INTO DASH INTERIOR. SOME PIECES ARE JAGGED ...

Aug 29, 2012 Visibility 60,000 mi

APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE IS NOT ACCURATE. THE VEHICLE STARTED WITH TWO LENGTHWISE CRACKS YEARS AGO FROM WINDSHIELD TOWARDS DRIVER AND PASSENGER. WITHIN THE PAST TWO MONTHS THE ONCE RIGID-PLIABLE DASH UNIT HAS CRACKED INTO BRITTLE PIECES WITH SOME FALLING INTO DASH INTERIOR. SOME PIECES ARE JAGGED ...

Aug 29, 2012 Structure 60,000 mi

APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE IS NOT ACCURATE. THE VEHICLE STARTED WITH TWO LENGTHWISE CRACKS YEARS AGO FROM WINDSHIELD TOWARDS DRIVER AND PASSENGER. WITHIN THE PAST TWO MONTHS THE ONCE RIGID-PLIABLE DASH UNIT HAS CRACKED INTO BRITTLE PIECES WITH SOME FALLING INTO DASH INTERIOR. SOME PIECES ARE JAGGED ...

Aug 29, 2012 Visibility 60,000 mi

APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE IS NOT ACCURATE. THE VEHICLE STARTED WITH TWO LENGTHWISE CRACKS YEARS AGO FROM WINDSHIELD TOWARDS DRIVER AND PASSENGER. WITHIN THE PAST TWO MONTHS THE ONCE RIGID-PLIABLE DASH UNIT HAS CRACKED INTO BRITTLE PIECES WITH SOME FALLING INTO DASH INTERIOR. SOME PIECES ARE JAGGED ...

Aug 23, 2012 Power Train 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE TAIL PIPE AS THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT FOR THE SMOKE TO CEASE BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD OPERATE NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE DIAGNOSIS WHO STATE...

Aug 23, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SURGED FROM A COLD START. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS WARMED, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER AND WILL THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP AND...

Aug 23, 2012 Power Train 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE TAIL PIPE AS THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT FOR THE SMOKE TO CEASE BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD OPERATE NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE DIAGNOSIS WHO STATE...

Aug 23, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SURGED FROM A COLD START. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS WARMED, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER AND WILL THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP AND...

Jun 14, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,126 mi

PULLED INTO FUELING STATION, STOPPING AT PUMP, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR BOARD. CHECKED BRAKE RESERVOIR IT WAS EMPTY, ADDED 1 PINT OF BRAKE FLUID. NO SIGNS OF LEAK. FOUND SIGNS OF FLUID ON FRAME DRIVER SIDE BEHIND FUEL TANK, PULLED TANK TO FIND A VERY RUSTED BRAKE LINE AND A HOLE IN BRAKE LINE. CHECKED OT...

Jun 14, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,126 mi

PULLED INTO FUELING STATION, STOPPING AT PUMP, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR BOARD. CHECKED BRAKE RESERVOIR IT WAS EMPTY, ADDED 1 PINT OF BRAKE FLUID. NO SIGNS OF LEAK. FOUND SIGNS OF FLUID ON FRAME DRIVER SIDE BEHIND FUEL TANK, PULLED TANK TO FIND A VERY RUSTED BRAKE LINE AND A HOLE IN BRAKE LINE. CHECKED OT...

Jun 14, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,126 mi

PULLED INTO FUELING STATION, STOPPING AT PUMP, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR BOARD. CHECKED BRAKE RESERVOIR IT WAS EMPTY, ADDED 1 PINT OF BRAKE FLUID. NO SIGNS OF LEAK. FOUND SIGNS OF FLUID ON FRAME DRIVER SIDE BEHIND FUEL TANK, PULLED TANK TO FIND A VERY RUSTED BRAKE LINE AND A HOLE IN BRAKE LINE. CHECKED OT...

Jun 14, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,126 mi

PULLED INTO FUELING STATION, STOPPING AT PUMP, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR BOARD. CHECKED BRAKE RESERVOIR IT WAS EMPTY, ADDED 1 PINT OF BRAKE FLUID. NO SIGNS OF LEAK. FOUND SIGNS OF FLUID ON FRAME DRIVER SIDE BEHIND FUEL TANK, PULLED TANK TO FIND A VERY RUSTED BRAKE LINE AND A HOLE IN BRAKE LINE. CHECKED OT...

May 21, 2012 Structure 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500.THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD SLOWLY DISINTEGRATED OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT NO REPAIR WAS PERFOEMED AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO KEEP THE DASHBOARD COVERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000 AND ...

May 21, 2012 Structure 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500.THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD SLOWLY DISINTEGRATED OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT NO REPAIR WAS PERFOEMED AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO KEEP THE DASHBOARD COVERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000 AND ...

May 11, 2012 Structure 151,046 mi

THE DASH IN MY TRUCK IS FALLING APART, THERE IS A LARGE HOLE IN MY DASH THAT IS A HUGE DISTRACTION WHILE I'M DRIVING, THE REST OF MY DASH IS GOING TO FALL APART AT ANY TIME NOW. I HAVE CONTACTED DODGE ABOUT THIS, THEY WILL NOT REPAIR IT, I BELIEVE IT IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. AND THUS SHOULD BE REPA...

May 11, 2012 Structure 151,046 mi

THE DASH IN MY TRUCK IS FALLING APART, THERE IS A LARGE HOLE IN MY DASH THAT IS A HUGE DISTRACTION WHILE I'M DRIVING, THE REST OF MY DASH IS GOING TO FALL APART AT ANY TIME NOW. I HAVE CONTACTED DODGE ABOUT THIS, THEY WILL NOT REPAIR IT, I BELIEVE IT IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. AND THUS SHOULD BE REPA...

May 7, 2012 Structure 136,000 mi

PIECES OF DASH FELL DOWN UNDER DASH AND CAUSED THE AIR BAG TO TRIGGER. PUT IN A NEW PASSENGER AIR BAG AND DASH AND 4 YEARS LATTER ALL CRACKED UP AND A PIECE HAS CAUSED A COOLANT LEAK IN HEATER CORE UNDER THE DASH. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM. I HAVE A FRIEND THAT THE DASH PIECES CUT WIRES AND SET IT ON ...

May 7, 2012 Air Bags 136,000 mi

PIECES OF DASH FELL DOWN UNDER DASH AND CAUSED THE AIR BAG TO TRIGGER. PUT IN A NEW PASSENGER AIR BAG AND DASH AND 4 YEARS LATTER ALL CRACKED UP AND A PIECE HAS CAUSED A COOLANT LEAK IN HEATER CORE UNDER THE DASH. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM. I HAVE A FRIEND THAT THE DASH PIECES CUT WIRES AND SET IT ON ...

May 7, 2012 Structure 136,000 mi

PIECES OF DASH FELL DOWN UNDER DASH AND CAUSED THE AIR BAG TO TRIGGER. PUT IN A NEW PASSENGER AIR BAG AND DASH AND 4 YEARS LATTER ALL CRACKED UP AND A PIECE HAS CAUSED A COOLANT LEAK IN HEATER CORE UNDER THE DASH. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM. I HAVE A FRIEND THAT THE DASH PIECES CUT WIRES AND SET IT ON ...

May 7, 2012 Air Bags 136,000 mi

PIECES OF DASH FELL DOWN UNDER DASH AND CAUSED THE AIR BAG TO TRIGGER. PUT IN A NEW PASSENGER AIR BAG AND DASH AND 4 YEARS LATTER ALL CRACKED UP AND A PIECE HAS CAUSED A COOLANT LEAK IN HEATER CORE UNDER THE DASH. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM. I HAVE A FRIEND THAT THE DASH PIECES CUT WIRES AND SET IT ON ...

Nov 15, 2011 Structure 100,000 mi

THE ENTIRE DASH PANEL STARTED FALLING APART IN 2006 ON MY 2001 DODGE RAM. PARTS STARTED FALLING DOWN INSIDE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE DASH ASSEMBLY AROUND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS FALLING IN. *TR

Nov 15, 2011 Structure 100,000 mi

THE ENTIRE DASH PANEL STARTED FALLING APART IN 2006 ON MY 2001 DODGE RAM. PARTS STARTED FALLING DOWN INSIDE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE DASH ASSEMBLY AROUND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS FALLING IN. *TR

Sep 4, 2011 Structure 40,100 mi

THE DASH IS FALLING APART. IT HAS LARGE CRACKS IN IT AND PIECES FALLING OUT.

Sep 4, 2011 Structure 40,100 mi

THE DASH IS FALLING APART. IT HAS LARGE CRACKS IN IT AND PIECES FALLING OUT.

Jul 26, 2011 Tires Crash

2001 DODGE RAM 3500. UNIT #1 WAS WESTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE IN THE DRIVING LANE. UNIT #2 WAS EASTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE IN THE DRIVING LANE. UNIT #1 HAD A RIGHT REAR OUTSIDE TIRE BLOWOUT, WHICH CAUSED THE OTHER DUAL TIRE TO BREAK OFF. THE TIRES CROSSED THE MEDIAN AND STRUCK UNIT #2 IN LEFT F...

Jul 26, 2011 Tires Crash

2001 DODGE RAM 3500. UNIT #1 WAS WESTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE IN THE DRIVING LANE. UNIT #2 WAS EASTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE IN THE DRIVING LANE. UNIT #1 HAD A RIGHT REAR OUTSIDE TIRE BLOWOUT, WHICH CAUSED THE OTHER DUAL TIRE TO BREAK OFF. THE TIRES CROSSED THE MEDIAN AND STRUCK UNIT #2 IN LEFT F...

Apr 29, 2011 Tires 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 WITH FUTURA ADVENTURER HT P245 75 R16 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE IT WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BEFORE THEY REPLACED THE TIRE, THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE SAME MODEL TIRES BECAUSE THE TREAD BELT SPLIT OFF AN...

Apr 29, 2011 Tires 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 WITH FUTURA ADVENTURER HT P245 75 R16 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE IT WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BEFORE THEY REPLACED THE TIRE, THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE SAME MODEL TIRES BECAUSE THE TREAD BELT SPLIT OFF AN...

Feb 9, 2011 Air Bags Crash 217,000 mi

FRIDAY FEB. 4, 2011 MY SON WAS IN A ACCIDENT IN HIS 2001 DODGE TRUCK HIS AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *TR

Feb 9, 2011 Air Bags Crash 217,000 mi

FRIDAY FEB. 4, 2011 MY SON WAS IN A ACCIDENT IN HIS 2001 DODGE TRUCK HIS AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *TR

Nov 10, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

DASH CRACKING. *TR

Nov 10, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

DASH CRACKING. *TR

Nov 9, 2010 Suspension 39,000 mi

2001 DODGE RAM 3500 2 WHEEL DRIVE. FRONT END "DEATH WOBBLE". HAPPENS OVER 40 MPH WHEN YOU HIT A LARGE BUMP. WON'T STOP TILL YOU SLOW DOWN. HAVE HAD SINCE NEW AND STARTED TO FAIL AFTER 36,000 MILE WARRANTY EXPIRED. HAVE CHANGED BALL JOINTS AND IDLER ARM AND HAS BEEN TO SEVERAL FRONT END SHOPS SAYING ...

Nov 9, 2010 Steering 39,000 mi

2001 DODGE RAM 3500 2 WHEEL DRIVE. FRONT END "DEATH WOBBLE". HAPPENS OVER 40 MPH WHEN YOU HIT A LARGE BUMP. WON'T STOP TILL YOU SLOW DOWN. HAVE HAD SINCE NEW AND STARTED TO FAIL AFTER 36,000 MILE WARRANTY EXPIRED. HAVE CHANGED BALL JOINTS AND IDLER ARM AND HAS BEEN TO SEVERAL FRONT END SHOPS SAYING ...

Nov 9, 2010 Suspension 39,000 mi

2001 DODGE RAM 3500 2 WHEEL DRIVE. FRONT END "DEATH WOBBLE". HAPPENS OVER 40 MPH WHEN YOU HIT A LARGE BUMP. WON'T STOP TILL YOU SLOW DOWN. HAVE HAD SINCE NEW AND STARTED TO FAIL AFTER 36,000 MILE WARRANTY EXPIRED. HAVE CHANGED BALL JOINTS AND IDLER ARM AND HAS BEEN TO SEVERAL FRONT END SHOPS SAYING ...

Nov 9, 2010 Steering 39,000 mi

2001 DODGE RAM 3500 2 WHEEL DRIVE. FRONT END "DEATH WOBBLE". HAPPENS OVER 40 MPH WHEN YOU HIT A LARGE BUMP. WON'T STOP TILL YOU SLOW DOWN. HAVE HAD SINCE NEW AND STARTED TO FAIL AFTER 36,000 MILE WARRANTY EXPIRED. HAVE CHANGED BALL JOINTS AND IDLER ARM AND HAS BEEN TO SEVERAL FRONT END SHOPS SAYING ...

Sep 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERY BRAKE LINE WAS REPLACED IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE LINES HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF FAULTY METAL USED FOR THE BRAKE LINES. THERE WAS NO RUST OR CORROSION ON THE LINES INSTEAD THEY WERE JUST BRITTLE AND B...

Sep 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERY BRAKE LINE WAS REPLACED IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE LINES HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF FAULTY METAL USED FOR THE BRAKE LINES. THERE WAS NO RUST OR CORROSION ON THE LINES INSTEAD THEY WERE JUST BRITTLE AND B...

Aug 30, 2010 Structure 101,000 mi

DASHBOARD CRACKING AROUND AIRBAG AND HAS SHARP SPLINTERS AND HOLES CAUSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *TR

Aug 30, 2010 Structure 101,000 mi

DASHBOARD CRACKING AROUND AIRBAG AND HAS SHARP SPLINTERS AND HOLES CAUSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *TR

Jul 18, 2010 Structure 50,000 mi

DASH BOARD CRACKED UP AND BROKE IN TO SHARP PIECES VERY DANGEROUS COULD CUT OR STAB A PERSON. " A KNOWN PROBLEM". *TR

Jul 18, 2010 Structure 50,000 mi

DASH BOARD CRACKED UP AND BROKE IN TO SHARP PIECES VERY DANGEROUS COULD CUT OR STAB A PERSON. " A KNOWN PROBLEM". *TR

Jun 4, 2010 Structure 95,670 mi

2001 DODGE 3500 PICKUP, BOUGHT USED 2 YEARS AGO WITH ONE SMALL CRACK IN THE DASH COVER. NOW THE COVER HAS DISINTEGRATED OVER THE STEERING WHEEL LEAVING A LARGE HOLE IN THE COVER. THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENT YET BUT THERE IS THE POTENTIAL IF LEFT AS IT IS FOR DAMAGE TO WIRING/COMPONENTS BEHIND THE DAS...

Jun 4, 2010 Structure 95,670 mi

2001 DODGE 3500 PICKUP, BOUGHT USED 2 YEARS AGO WITH ONE SMALL CRACK IN THE DASH COVER. NOW THE COVER HAS DISINTEGRATED OVER THE STEERING WHEEL LEAVING A LARGE HOLE IN THE COVER. THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENT YET BUT THERE IS THE POTENTIAL IF LEFT AS IT IS FOR DAMAGE TO WIRING/COMPONENTS BEHIND THE DAS...

May 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES *TGW THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT EACH TIME HE TRIED TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD FLUCTUATE AND THEN LOCK UP. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET THE TRUCK OFF THE HIGHWAY, BUT THE BRAKES WERE STILL L...

May 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES *TGW THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT EACH TIME HE TRIED TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD FLUCTUATE AND THEN LOCK UP. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET THE TRUCK OFF THE HIGHWAY, BUT THE BRAKES WERE STILL L...

Mar 22, 2010 Wheels

2001 DODGE RAM 3500, VEHICLE LOST ONE TIRE WHILE DRIVING. *BF THE WHEEL SEPARATED AND CONTINUED ROLLING INTO THE PATH OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. OHIO CRASH REPORT 10-0712-90 UPDATED 06/15/10 *BF THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 09/02/10*JB

Mar 22, 2010 Wheels

2001 DODGE RAM 3500, VEHICLE LOST ONE TIRE WHILE DRIVING. *BF THE WHEEL SEPARATED AND CONTINUED ROLLING INTO THE PATH OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. OHIO CRASH REPORT 10-0712-90 UPDATED 06/15/10 *BF THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 09/02/10*JB

Mar 5, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel Crash 22,000 mi

FUEL GAUGE READS HALF FULL AND IT IS EMPTY. I HAVE PUT IN 6 FUEL SENDING UNITS AND IT WILL LAST 6 TO 9 MONTHS AND THE GAUGE WILL SLOWLY START TO SHOW FUEL IN TANK AND IT IS EMPTY. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL DIESELS. LAST TIME I WAS RAN OUT OF FUEL IN THE FAST LANE OF I-75 IN FLORIDA. CAR...

Mar 5, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel Crash 22,000 mi

FUEL GAUGE READS HALF FULL AND IT IS EMPTY. I HAVE PUT IN 6 FUEL SENDING UNITS AND IT WILL LAST 6 TO 9 MONTHS AND THE GAUGE WILL SLOWLY START TO SHOW FUEL IN TANK AND IT IS EMPTY. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL DIESELS. LAST TIME I WAS RAN OUT OF FUEL IN THE FAST LANE OF I-75 IN FLORIDA. CAR...

Mar 4, 2010 Structure 41,000 mi

2001 DODGE RAM 3500 DASH CRACKING AROUND PASSENGER AIRBAG. SEEMS TO BE A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH DODGES. *TR

Mar 4, 2010 Structure 41,000 mi

2001 DODGE RAM 3500 DASH CRACKING AROUND PASSENGER AIRBAG. SEEMS TO BE A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH DODGES. *TR

Mar 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

BRAKE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE TRYING TO STOP AT A INTERSECTION NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED BUT USE OF EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NEEDED. WHEELWORKS FOUND THE PROBLEM TO BE A LEAKING HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. COST ABOUT 250 DOLLARS. *TR

Mar 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

BRAKE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE TRYING TO STOP AT A INTERSECTION NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED BUT USE OF EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NEEDED. WHEELWORKS FOUND THE PROBLEM TO BE A LEAKING HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. COST ABOUT 250 DOLLARS. *TR

Feb 26, 2010 Electrical System

2001 DODGE RAM 3500 CUMMINGS ENGINE (AUTO TRANS) ON STEERING/BRAKE HYDRAULIC ASSIST SYSTEM*CW THE CONSUMER STATED ON 5 OCCASIONS WHEN HE WENT TO START THE VEHICLE, HE DISCOVERED A COMPLETE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC POWER, BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. THE LOSS DISABLE BOTH THE STEERING AND BRAKING. THE...

Feb 26, 2010 Steering

2001 DODGE RAM 3500 CUMMINGS ENGINE (AUTO TRANS) ON STEERING/BRAKE HYDRAULIC ASSIST SYSTEM*CW THE CONSUMER STATED ON 5 OCCASIONS WHEN HE WENT TO START THE VEHICLE, HE DISCOVERED A COMPLETE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC POWER, BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. THE LOSS DISABLE BOTH THE STEERING AND BRAKING. THE...

Feb 26, 2010 Electrical System

2001 DODGE RAM 3500 CUMMINGS ENGINE (AUTO TRANS) ON STEERING/BRAKE HYDRAULIC ASSIST SYSTEM*CW THE CONSUMER STATED ON 5 OCCASIONS WHEN HE WENT TO START THE VEHICLE, HE DISCOVERED A COMPLETE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC POWER, BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. THE LOSS DISABLE BOTH THE STEERING AND BRAKING. THE...

Feb 26, 2010 Steering

2001 DODGE RAM 3500 CUMMINGS ENGINE (AUTO TRANS) ON STEERING/BRAKE HYDRAULIC ASSIST SYSTEM*CW THE CONSUMER STATED ON 5 OCCASIONS WHEN HE WENT TO START THE VEHICLE, HE DISCOVERED A COMPLETE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC POWER, BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. THE LOSS DISABLE BOTH THE STEERING AND BRAKING. THE...

Feb 9, 2010 Structure

I HAVE A 2001 DODGE 3500 LARAMIE SLT. THE DASH IS BROKE ALL TO PIECES. I HAVE RESEARCHED AND THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH ALOT OF DODGE VEHICLES IN CERTAIN YEARS. I AM A 49 YEAR OLD BLIND IN ONE EYE MALE. I HAVE TO WEAR GLASSES AS PIECES OF THE DASH BREAKS OFF AND FLIES IN THE AIR IN MY TRUCK. I WOULD LIK...

Feb 9, 2010 Structure

I HAVE A 2001 DODGE 3500 LARAMIE SLT. THE DASH IS BROKE ALL TO PIECES. I HAVE RESEARCHED AND THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH ALOT OF DODGE VEHICLES IN CERTAIN YEARS. I AM A 49 YEAR OLD BLIND IN ONE EYE MALE. I HAVE TO WEAR GLASSES AS PIECES OF THE DASH BREAKS OFF AND FLIES IN THE AIR IN MY TRUCK. I WOULD LIK...

Jan 26, 2010 Structure 243,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD CRACKS AND FALLS APART LEAVING SHARP AREAS THAT CAN CUT OPEN SOMEONE'S FOREHEAD IN A CRASH. *TR

Jan 26, 2010 Structure 243,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD CRACKS AND FALLS APART LEAVING SHARP AREAS THAT CAN CUT OPEN SOMEONE'S FOREHEAD IN A CRASH. *TR

Jul 23, 2009 Structure 206,070 mi

I HAVE A 2001 3500 DODGE RAM TRUCK, ABOUT A MONTH AGO I TOOK MY TRUCK IN TO THE FRONT ALIGNED AND THEY FOUND THAT THE FRAME WHERE THE STEERING BOX IS THE FRAME HAS CRACKED IN IT ON BOTH SIDE OF THE FRAME, CAUSING THE STEERING BOX TO HAVE PLAY IT. THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REALIGNED THE FRONT END, THA...

Jul 23, 2009 Steering 206,070 mi

I HAVE A 2001 3500 DODGE RAM TRUCK, ABOUT A MONTH AGO I TOOK MY TRUCK IN TO THE FRONT ALIGNED AND THEY FOUND THAT THE FRAME WHERE THE STEERING BOX IS THE FRAME HAS CRACKED IN IT ON BOTH SIDE OF THE FRAME, CAUSING THE STEERING BOX TO HAVE PLAY IT. THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REALIGNED THE FRONT END, THA...

Jul 23, 2009 Structure 206,070 mi

I HAVE A 2001 3500 DODGE RAM TRUCK, ABOUT A MONTH AGO I TOOK MY TRUCK IN TO THE FRONT ALIGNED AND THEY FOUND THAT THE FRAME WHERE THE STEERING BOX IS THE FRAME HAS CRACKED IN IT ON BOTH SIDE OF THE FRAME, CAUSING THE STEERING BOX TO HAVE PLAY IT. THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REALIGNED THE FRONT END, THA...

Jul 23, 2009 Steering 206,070 mi

I HAVE A 2001 3500 DODGE RAM TRUCK, ABOUT A MONTH AGO I TOOK MY TRUCK IN TO THE FRONT ALIGNED AND THEY FOUND THAT THE FRAME WHERE THE STEERING BOX IS THE FRAME HAS CRACKED IN IT ON BOTH SIDE OF THE FRAME, CAUSING THE STEERING BOX TO HAVE PLAY IT. THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REALIGNED THE FRONT END, THA...

Mar 13, 2009 Air Bags 130,000 mi

2001 DODGE RAM 3500, DASH BOARD HAS COMPLETELY CRACKED APART WITH LARGE SECTION CRACKED OUT. IT BEGAN WITH A CRACK EXTENDING FROM THE DEFROSTER VENT AND ENCOMPASSED THE WHOLE DASH IN A MATTER OF WEEKS. DODGE HAS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH IT IS WIDE SPREAD. THIS IS A SAFETY ISS...

Mar 13, 2009 Structure 130,000 mi

2001 DODGE RAM 3500, DASH BOARD HAS COMPLETELY CRACKED APART WITH LARGE SECTION CRACKED OUT. IT BEGAN WITH A CRACK EXTENDING FROM THE DEFROSTER VENT AND ENCOMPASSED THE WHOLE DASH IN A MATTER OF WEEKS. DODGE HAS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH IT IS WIDE SPREAD. THIS IS A SAFETY ISS...

Mar 13, 2009 Air Bags 130,000 mi

2001 DODGE RAM 3500, DASH BOARD HAS COMPLETELY CRACKED APART WITH LARGE SECTION CRACKED OUT. IT BEGAN WITH A CRACK EXTENDING FROM THE DEFROSTER VENT AND ENCOMPASSED THE WHOLE DASH IN A MATTER OF WEEKS. DODGE HAS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH IT IS WIDE SPREAD. THIS IS A SAFETY ISS...

Mar 13, 2009 Structure 130,000 mi

2001 DODGE RAM 3500, DASH BOARD HAS COMPLETELY CRACKED APART WITH LARGE SECTION CRACKED OUT. IT BEGAN WITH A CRACK EXTENDING FROM THE DEFROSTER VENT AND ENCOMPASSED THE WHOLE DASH IN A MATTER OF WEEKS. DODGE HAS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH IT IS WIDE SPREAD. THIS IS A SAFETY ISS...

Feb 24, 2009 Structure 131,500 mi

ENTIRE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DASH HAS CRACKED AND BROKEN AWAY EXPOSING THE AIRBAG AND OTHER WIRING TO SUN LIGHT. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG WILL DETERIOTE OR MALFUNCTION. CAN NOT PLACE ANY THING ON THE DASK, IT FALLS THRU THE DASH AND IS LOST FOREVER.*TR

Feb 24, 2009 Structure 131,500 mi

ENTIRE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DASH HAS CRACKED AND BROKEN AWAY EXPOSING THE AIRBAG AND OTHER WIRING TO SUN LIGHT. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG WILL DETERIOTE OR MALFUNCTION. CAN NOT PLACE ANY THING ON THE DASK, IT FALLS THRU THE DASH AND IS LOST FOREVER.*TR

Dec 18, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 40,000 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILS AND GIVES NO WARRING, BURNS UP THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP FROM NON LUBRICATION. DODGE KNOWS THIS AND IS NOT TELLING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND YOU CAN NOT BUY THIS FUEL PUMP ANYMORE. THE FIX IS COSTLY AND NOW YOU PUT THE PUMP IN THE GAS TANK. THIS IS NOT FAIR. PLEASE HELP!!!!!! *TR

Dec 18, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 40,000 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILS AND GIVES NO WARRING, BURNS UP THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP FROM NON LUBRICATION. DODGE KNOWS THIS AND IS NOT TELLING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND YOU CAN NOT BUY THIS FUEL PUMP ANYMORE. THE FIX IS COSTLY AND NOW YOU PUT THE PUMP IN THE GAS TANK. THIS IS NOT FAIR. PLEASE HELP!!!!!! *TR

Nov 29, 2008 Structure 100,000 mi

I HAVE AN 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. THE DASH IS BROKEN IN MANY PLACES AND FALLING INTO THE DASH COMPARTMENT. I AM WORRIED THAT THIS MAY CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH WIRING OR AIRBAG COMPONENTS IF NOT FIXED. THERE IS NO REASON DODGE SHOULD NOT HAVE ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. IT SEAMS TO BE A VERY COMMON...

Nov 29, 2008 Structure 100,000 mi

I HAVE AN 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. THE DASH IS BROKEN IN MANY PLACES AND FALLING INTO THE DASH COMPARTMENT. I AM WORRIED THAT THIS MAY CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH WIRING OR AIRBAG COMPONENTS IF NOT FIXED. THERE IS NO REASON DODGE SHOULD NOT HAVE ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. IT SEAMS TO BE A VERY COMMON...

Aug 15, 2008 Structure 120,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 DODGE 3500 AND A 2002 DODGE 1500 BOTH OF THEM HAVE EXTREMELY BAD CRACKS IN THE DASH. THE 3500'S DASH IS THE WORST OF THE TWO IT IS STARTING TO CAVE IN MY FUEL LEVEL GAUGE AND A/C DOESN'T WORK BECAUSE OF THE PRESSURE ON THE CONNECTORS. IT CONTINUES TO GET WORST AND DODGE SHOULD BE HELD ...

Aug 15, 2008 Structure 120,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 DODGE 3500 AND A 2002 DODGE 1500 BOTH OF THEM HAVE EXTREMELY BAD CRACKS IN THE DASH. THE 3500'S DASH IS THE WORST OF THE TWO IT IS STARTING TO CAVE IN MY FUEL LEVEL GAUGE AND A/C DOESN'T WORK BECAUSE OF THE PRESSURE ON THE CONNECTORS. IT CONTINUES TO GET WORST AND DODGE SHOULD BE HELD ...

Jul 26, 2008 Structure

2001 DODGE RAM 3500 DASH FELL APART WHEN I TURNED ON THE DEFROSTER SHARP DEBRI FLEW INTO MY EYE. ALSO SMALL UTS ON FACE AND NECK FROM THE FLYING SHRAPNEL. DODGE SAYS ITS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. I BEG TO DIFFER. *TR

Jul 26, 2008 Structure

2001 DODGE RAM 3500 DASH FELL APART WHEN I TURNED ON THE DEFROSTER SHARP DEBRI FLEW INTO MY EYE. ALSO SMALL UTS ON FACE AND NECK FROM THE FLYING SHRAPNEL. DODGE SAYS ITS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. I BEG TO DIFFER. *TR

Jul 6, 2008 Structure 176,000 mi

DASH ON MY DODGE 3500 CAVED IN AND HAS SEVERAL MORE LARGE CRACKS THAT ARE LIKELY TO FOLLOW SUIT WITH THE SAME FAILURE. DASH PIECES CONTINUE TO FALL IN THE STRUCTURAL PART OF THE DASH AND SEVERAL CRACKS ARE FINDING THEIR WAY TO MY PASS. SIDE AIRBAG. *TR

Jul 6, 2008 Structure 176,000 mi

DASH ON MY DODGE 3500 CAVED IN AND HAS SEVERAL MORE LARGE CRACKS THAT ARE LIKELY TO FOLLOW SUIT WITH THE SAME FAILURE. DASH PIECES CONTINUE TO FALL IN THE STRUCTURAL PART OF THE DASH AND SEVERAL CRACKS ARE FINDING THEIR WAY TO MY PASS. SIDE AIRBAG. *TR

Jun 19, 2008 Structure 101,200 mi

MY DASH BOARD IS IN PIECES I HAVE CALLED DODGE AND WAS TOLD SORRY ABOUT YOUR LUCK AND THEY HAVE NO ONE ELSE WITH THIS PROBLEM HOGWASH ITS SO BRITTLE IF YOU TOUCH IT WILL CRUMBLE NO SATISFACTION HAS BEEN GIVEN AT ALL THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE I CAN SEE ALL OF THE WIRES ITS VERY SCARY. *TR

Jun 19, 2008 Structure 101,200 mi

MY DASH BOARD IS IN PIECES I HAVE CALLED DODGE AND WAS TOLD SORRY ABOUT YOUR LUCK AND THEY HAVE NO ONE ELSE WITH THIS PROBLEM HOGWASH ITS SO BRITTLE IF YOU TOUCH IT WILL CRUMBLE NO SATISFACTION HAS BEEN GIVEN AT ALL THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE I CAN SEE ALL OF THE WIRES ITS VERY SCARY. *TR

Nov 12, 2007 Structure

THE DASHBOARD OF OUR 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 DUMP TRUCK HAS CAVED IN. *TR

Nov 12, 2007 Structure

THE DASHBOARD OF OUR 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 DUMP TRUCK HAS CAVED IN. *TR

Oct 16, 2007 Fuel System, Other 170,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. THE VEHICLE STARTED AFTER THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSFER PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE; HOWEV...

Oct 16, 2007 Fuel System, Other 170,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. THE VEHICLE STARTED AFTER THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSFER PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE; HOWEV...

Sep 16, 2007 Structure

DASH BOARD CRACKING/COLLAPSING, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SECONDARY TO DASH PROBLEMS. BROKEN PLASTIC PIECES OF THE DASH ARE NOW PROJECTILES FOR ME AND MY FAMILY IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT, OR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. *JB

Sep 16, 2007 Structure

DASH BOARD CRACKING/COLLAPSING, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SECONDARY TO DASH PROBLEMS. BROKEN PLASTIC PIECES OF THE DASH ARE NOW PROJECTILES FOR ME AND MY FAMILY IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT, OR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. *JB

Jun 18, 2007 Unknown Or Other 74,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAS COMPLETELY CRACKED. DODGE WILL NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIR BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. DODGE IS ALSO UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 88,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.

Jun 18, 2007 Unknown Or Other 74,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAS COMPLETELY CRACKED. DODGE WILL NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIR BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. DODGE IS ALSO UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 88,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.

May 9, 2007 Structure 200,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD OF THE 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 HAD SEVERAL CRACKS THAT HAS BEEN IN THE NEWS LATELY. POSSIBLE HAZARD IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. MANY COMPLAINTS BEING LODGED WITH DODGE AND LOCAL MEDIA.*AK

May 9, 2007 Structure 200,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD OF THE 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 HAD SEVERAL CRACKS THAT HAS BEEN IN THE NEWS LATELY. POSSIBLE HAZARD IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. MANY COMPLAINTS BEING LODGED WITH DODGE AND LOCAL MEDIA.*AK

Nov 12, 2006 Power Train 92,015 mi

NV5600 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION HAS SEVERE GEAR CLASH IN THIRD AND FOURTH GEARS. WILL NOT DOWN SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR WITH GEAR GRINDING. TROUBLE STARTED ABOUT 1 MONTH AGO, AT 92, 000 MILES. DEALER TELLS ME THAT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR AND THEY ARE NOT SURE IF DODGE IS HAVING A PROBLEM. TSB 21-...

Nov 12, 2006 Power Train 92,015 mi

NV5600 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION HAS SEVERE GEAR CLASH IN THIRD AND FOURTH GEARS. WILL NOT DOWN SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR WITH GEAR GRINDING. TROUBLE STARTED ABOUT 1 MONTH AGO, AT 92, 000 MILES. DEALER TELLS ME THAT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR AND THEY ARE NOT SURE IF DODGE IS HAVING A PROBLEM. TSB 21-...

Sep 18, 2006 Trailer Hitches 371,960 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TOWING A TRAILER ON A CLEAR DAY TRAVELING ON A DRY PAVED HIGHWAY, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BOUNCING. THE ROAD WAS SMOOTH AND WITHOUT POTHOLES. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY. UPON INSPECTION THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY OF THE TR...

Sep 18, 2006 Trailer Hitches 371,960 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TOWING A TRAILER ON A CLEAR DAY TRAVELING ON A DRY PAVED HIGHWAY, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BOUNCING. THE ROAD WAS SMOOTH AND WITHOUT POTHOLES. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY. UPON INSPECTION THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY OF THE TR...

Jul 13, 2006 Fuel System, Diesel Crash 98,700 mi

ON ANY CUMMINS POWERED DODGE TRUCK BUILT AFTER 1998 1/2 THE THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IS MALFUNCTIONING SHUTTING DOWN THE MOTOR WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW VERY RAPIDLY AND TO TOTALLY LOSES POWER. WHEN THIS OCCURS THE DRIVER IS WITHOUT POWER UNTIL THE SENSOR DECIDES TO WORK AGAIN. ...

Jul 13, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 98,700 mi

ON ANY CUMMINS POWERED DODGE TRUCK BUILT AFTER 1998 1/2 THE THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IS MALFUNCTIONING SHUTTING DOWN THE MOTOR WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW VERY RAPIDLY AND TO TOTALLY LOSES POWER. WHEN THIS OCCURS THE DRIVER IS WITHOUT POWER UNTIL THE SENSOR DECIDES TO WORK AGAIN. ...

Jul 13, 2006 Fuel System, Diesel Crash 98,700 mi

ON ANY CUMMINS POWERED DODGE TRUCK BUILT AFTER 1998 1/2 THE THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IS MALFUNCTIONING SHUTTING DOWN THE MOTOR WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW VERY RAPIDLY AND TO TOTALLY LOSES POWER. WHEN THIS OCCURS THE DRIVER IS WITHOUT POWER UNTIL THE SENSOR DECIDES TO WORK AGAIN. ...

Jul 13, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 98,700 mi

ON ANY CUMMINS POWERED DODGE TRUCK BUILT AFTER 1998 1/2 THE THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IS MALFUNCTIONING SHUTTING DOWN THE MOTOR WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW VERY RAPIDLY AND TO TOTALLY LOSES POWER. WHEN THIS OCCURS THE DRIVER IS WITHOUT POWER UNTIL THE SENSOR DECIDES TO WORK AGAIN. ...

Jun 23, 2006 Fuel System, Diesel 57,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 55-70 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ENOUGH TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY DETERMINED THE FUEL TRANSFER PUMP FAILED. THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP...

Jun 23, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 57,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 55-70 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ENOUGH TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY DETERMINED THE FUEL TRANSFER PUMP FAILED. THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP...

Jun 23, 2006 Fuel System, Diesel 57,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 55-70 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ENOUGH TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY DETERMINED THE FUEL TRANSFER PUMP FAILED. THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP...

Jun 23, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 57,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 55-70 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ENOUGH TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY DETERMINED THE FUEL TRANSFER PUMP FAILED. THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP...

May 26, 2006 Fuel System, Diesel 85,905 mi

MY COMPLAINT CONCERNS MY VEHICLE. THE REASON IM WRITING IS IN HOPES THAT WE CAN GET A SAFETY ISSUE ADDRESSED, AND CORRECTED. THERE HAS BEEN A REPEATED TREND OVER SEVERAL YEARS NOW CONCERNING THE LIFT PUMP (FUEL TRANSFER PUMP) UTILIZED IN THE 2500/3500 CUMMINS DIESEL APPLICATION. I AM A MEMBER OF THE...

May 26, 2006 Fuel System, Diesel 85,905 mi

MY COMPLAINT CONCERNS MY VEHICLE. THE REASON IM WRITING IS IN HOPES THAT WE CAN GET A SAFETY ISSUE ADDRESSED, AND CORRECTED. THERE HAS BEEN A REPEATED TREND OVER SEVERAL YEARS NOW CONCERNING THE LIFT PUMP (FUEL TRANSFER PUMP) UTILIZED IN THE 2500/3500 CUMMINS DIESEL APPLICATION. I AM A MEMBER OF THE...

May 2, 2006 Fuel System, Diesel 73,500 mi

THE FUEL TRANSFER PUMP DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH PRESSURE TO PROPERLY SEND ENOUGH FUEL TO THE DIESEL INJECTION PUMP WHICH FAILED AT 74,365 MILE ON THE 2001 DODGE 3500 PICKUP. THIS CREATED A LOSS OF POWER OR ACCELERATION AT THE DESIRED TIME OR LEVEL NEEDED. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSE AN ACCIDENT DUE TO LACK OF ...

May 2, 2006 Fuel System, Diesel 73,500 mi

THE FUEL TRANSFER PUMP DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH PRESSURE TO PROPERLY SEND ENOUGH FUEL TO THE DIESEL INJECTION PUMP WHICH FAILED AT 74,365 MILE ON THE 2001 DODGE 3500 PICKUP. THIS CREATED A LOSS OF POWER OR ACCELERATION AT THE DESIRED TIME OR LEVEL NEEDED. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSE AN ACCIDENT DUE TO LACK OF ...

Apr 10, 2006 Air Bags Crash

MARCH 27, 2006, HUSBAND WAS RAN OFF ROAD BY UNKNOWN VEHICLE. HE WAS GOING ABOUT 40 MPH AND MADE IMPACT WITH A TREE AT ABOUT THIS SPEED. HE HIT THE CURB WENT AIRBORNE, ACCORDING TO EYEWITNESS, MY HUSBAND DOES NOT REMEMBER, AND HIT THE TREE, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO HIS WORK VEHICLE. THE DRIVERS SIDE A...

Apr 10, 2006 Air Bags Crash

MARCH 27, 2006, HUSBAND WAS RAN OFF ROAD BY UNKNOWN VEHICLE. HE WAS GOING ABOUT 40 MPH AND MADE IMPACT WITH A TREE AT ABOUT THIS SPEED. HE HIT THE CURB WENT AIRBORNE, ACCORDING TO EYEWITNESS, MY HUSBAND DOES NOT REMEMBER, AND HIT THE TREE, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO HIS WORK VEHICLE. THE DRIVERS SIDE A...

Feb 15, 2006 Suspension 75,449 mi

BALL JOINTS ON THE FRONT END OF THE DODGE 3500 ARE DRY AND WEAR QUICKLY CAUSING STEERING TO BE DIFFICULT. *NM

Feb 15, 2006 Suspension 75,449 mi

BALL JOINTS ON THE FRONT END OF THE DODGE 3500 ARE DRY AND WEAR QUICKLY CAUSING STEERING TO BE DIFFICULT. *NM

Oct 12, 2005 Power Train Crash

MY DAUGHTER LOST HER LEFT ARM WHEN IT WENT THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DURING A VEHICLE CRASH. SHE WAS DRIVING A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 DUALLY. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE FRONT AXLE CAME OFF. I SUSPECT A VEHICLE DEFECT IN THE AXLE AND AIRBAGS. I WANT TO KNOW WHY VEHICLES DON'T HAVE SAF...

Oct 12, 2005 Air Bags Crash

MY DAUGHTER LOST HER LEFT ARM WHEN IT WENT THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DURING A VEHICLE CRASH. SHE WAS DRIVING A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 DUALLY. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE FRONT AXLE CAME OFF. I SUSPECT A VEHICLE DEFECT IN THE AXLE AND AIRBAGS. I WANT TO KNOW WHY VEHICLES DON'T HAVE SAF...

Oct 12, 2005 Power Train Crash

MY DAUGHTER LOST HER LEFT ARM WHEN IT WENT THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DURING A VEHICLE CRASH. SHE WAS DRIVING A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 DUALLY. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE FRONT AXLE CAME OFF. I SUSPECT A VEHICLE DEFECT IN THE AXLE AND AIRBAGS. I WANT TO KNOW WHY VEHICLES DON'T HAVE SAF...

Oct 12, 2005 Air Bags Crash

MY DAUGHTER LOST HER LEFT ARM WHEN IT WENT THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DURING A VEHICLE CRASH. SHE WAS DRIVING A 2001 DODGE RAM 3500 DUALLY. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE FRONT AXLE CAME OFF. I SUSPECT A VEHICLE DEFECT IN THE AXLE AND AIRBAGS. I WANT TO KNOW WHY VEHICLES DON'T HAVE SAF...

Oct 4, 2005 Steering 49,100 mi

MY HUSBAND NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING, TOOK TO DEALER FOR SERVICE, TOLD ME IT NEEDED TRACK BAR AND PISTON, I QUESTIONED THE COST HE THEN TOLD ME ONLY NEEDED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT, WENT TO REPAIR FACILITY RECOMMENDED BY DEALER, SPECIALIST WOULDN'T DO WORK BALL JOINTS WERE BAD. TOOK IT BACK T...

Oct 4, 2005 Suspension 49,100 mi

MY HUSBAND NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING, TOOK TO DEALER FOR SERVICE, TOLD ME IT NEEDED TRACK BAR AND PISTON, I QUESTIONED THE COST HE THEN TOLD ME ONLY NEEDED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT, WENT TO REPAIR FACILITY RECOMMENDED BY DEALER, SPECIALIST WOULDN'T DO WORK BALL JOINTS WERE BAD. TOOK IT BACK T...

Oct 4, 2005 Steering 49,100 mi

MY HUSBAND NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING, TOOK TO DEALER FOR SERVICE, TOLD ME IT NEEDED TRACK BAR AND PISTON, I QUESTIONED THE COST HE THEN TOLD ME ONLY NEEDED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT, WENT TO REPAIR FACILITY RECOMMENDED BY DEALER, SPECIALIST WOULDN'T DO WORK BALL JOINTS WERE BAD. TOOK IT BACK T...

Oct 4, 2005 Suspension 49,100 mi

MY HUSBAND NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING, TOOK TO DEALER FOR SERVICE, TOLD ME IT NEEDED TRACK BAR AND PISTON, I QUESTIONED THE COST HE THEN TOLD ME ONLY NEEDED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT, WENT TO REPAIR FACILITY RECOMMENDED BY DEALER, SPECIALIST WOULDN'T DO WORK BALL JOINTS WERE BAD. TOOK IT BACK T...

Jul 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE PADS SPIT OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL. BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE CHECKED, AND THE BRAKE PADS WERE COMPLETELY DISSOLVED. THEY DUG DEEP HOLES IN THE ROTORS. AT THE SAME TIME AS THIS HAPPENED THE BRAKE LINE THAT WENT TO THE REAR WHEELS HAD HEAVY CORROSION AND...

Jul 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE PADS SPIT OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL. BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE CHECKED, AND THE BRAKE PADS WERE COMPLETELY DISSOLVED. THEY DUG DEEP HOLES IN THE ROTORS. AT THE SAME TIME AS THIS HAPPENED THE BRAKE LINE THAT WENT TO THE REAR WHEELS HAD HEAVY CORROSION AND...

Jul 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE PADS SPIT OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL. BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE CHECKED, AND THE BRAKE PADS WERE COMPLETELY DISSOLVED. THEY DUG DEEP HOLES IN THE ROTORS. AT THE SAME TIME AS THIS HAPPENED THE BRAKE LINE THAT WENT TO THE REAR WHEELS HAD HEAVY CORROSION AND...

Jul 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE PADS SPIT OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL. BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE CHECKED, AND THE BRAKE PADS WERE COMPLETELY DISSOLVED. THEY DUG DEEP HOLES IN THE ROTORS. AT THE SAME TIME AS THIS HAPPENED THE BRAKE LINE THAT WENT TO THE REAR WHEELS HAD HEAVY CORROSION AND...

Jul 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE PADS SPIT OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL. BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE CHECKED, AND THE BRAKE PADS WERE COMPLETELY DISSOLVED. THEY DUG DEEP HOLES IN THE ROTORS. AT THE SAME TIME AS THIS HAPPENED THE BRAKE LINE THAT WENT TO THE REAR WHEELS HAD HEAVY CORROSION AND...

Jul 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE PADS SPIT OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL. BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE CHECKED, AND THE BRAKE PADS WERE COMPLETELY DISSOLVED. THEY DUG DEEP HOLES IN THE ROTORS. AT THE SAME TIME AS THIS HAPPENED THE BRAKE LINE THAT WENT TO THE REAR WHEELS HAD HEAVY CORROSION AND...

Jul 21, 2005 Steering

DT: JUNE 29, 2005 ON HIGHWA WHILE Y DOING 50-55 MPH PULLED INTO DRIVE AND THOUGHT HIT A POLE BECAUSE THE WHOLE LEFT SIDE WAS WIPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE MIRROR COME IN, LOOKED UNDER FRONT END EVERYTHING LOOKED FINE, DIDN'T HAVE STEERING PROBLEMS WENT ABOUT 30 MILES, CAME BACK, WENT TO TURN LEFT...

Jul 21, 2005 Steering

DT: JUNE 29, 2005 ON HIGHWA WHILE Y DOING 50-55 MPH PULLED INTO DRIVE AND THOUGHT HIT A POLE BECAUSE THE WHOLE LEFT SIDE WAS WIPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE MIRROR COME IN, LOOKED UNDER FRONT END EVERYTHING LOOKED FINE, DIDN'T HAVE STEERING PROBLEMS WENT ABOUT 30 MILES, CAME BACK, WENT TO TURN LEFT...

Apr 26, 2005 Fuel System, Diesel 113,364 mi

I OWN A 2001 DODGE 3500 DIESEL PICKUP. THESE TRUCKS YEAR MODELS 1998.5-2002 EQUIPPED WITH THE DIESEL OPTION ARE NOTORIOUS FOR THE FUEL TRANSFER PUMP FAILING. I FEEL THIS FAILURE CAUSES AN ACCIDENT HAZARD, BECAUSE WHEN IT FAILS THE TRUCK STOPS RIGHT THERE WHETHER YOU ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF A HIGH SPEED...

Apr 26, 2005 Fuel System, Diesel 113,364 mi

I OWN A 2001 DODGE 3500 DIESEL PICKUP. THESE TRUCKS YEAR MODELS 1998.5-2002 EQUIPPED WITH THE DIESEL OPTION ARE NOTORIOUS FOR THE FUEL TRANSFER PUMP FAILING. I FEEL THIS FAILURE CAUSES AN ACCIDENT HAZARD, BECAUSE WHEN IT FAILS THE TRUCK STOPS RIGHT THERE WHETHER YOU ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF A HIGH SPEED...

Apr 7, 2005 Air Bags

NHTSA CAMPAIGN 01V153000; DAIMLER CHRSYLER ISSUED A CLOCK SPRING MATERIAL RECALL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH THE AIR BAG CHECK LIGHT REMAINED ON. OWNER'S MANUAL STATED THAT THE THAT AIR BAG WOULD NOT OPERATE IF THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY...

Apr 7, 2005 Air Bags

NHTSA CAMPAIGN 01V153000; DAIMLER CHRSYLER ISSUED A CLOCK SPRING MATERIAL RECALL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH THE AIR BAG CHECK LIGHT REMAINED ON. OWNER'S MANUAL STATED THAT THE THAT AIR BAG WOULD NOT OPERATE IF THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY...

Mar 30, 2005 Unknown Or Other

THE SPARE TIRE JUST DROPPED/COMPLETELY DISENGAGED FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CABLE BROKE. *AK THE CABLE IS OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH ON THIS MODEL. BECAUSE THIS IS A HEAVY DUTY TRUCK THE TIRES ARE 10 PLY AND THE WHEELS HEAVIER THAN ON A NORMAL 1/2 OR 3/4 TON PI...

Mar 30, 2005 Unknown Or Other

THE SPARE TIRE JUST DROPPED/COMPLETELY DISENGAGED FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CABLE BROKE. *AK THE CABLE IS OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH ON THIS MODEL. BECAUSE THIS IS A HEAVY DUTY TRUCK THE TIRES ARE 10 PLY AND THE WHEELS HEAVIER THAN ON A NORMAL 1/2 OR 3/4 TON PI...

Mar 15, 2005 Wheels

ALL OF THE WHEELS CRACKED, AND WERE UNABLE TO KEEP AIR IN THE TIRES. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO MOVE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER, AND WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 15, 2005 Wheels

ALL OF THE WHEELS CRACKED, AND WERE UNABLE TO KEEP AIR IN THE TIRES. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO MOVE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER, AND WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 129,840 mi

ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED DUE TO MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN BLOCK DESIGN. NEITHER CUMMINS OR DODGE IS OFFERING ANY HELP WITH THIS KNOWN DEFECT. THERE SHOULF BE A RECALL ON ALL THESE BLOCKS!

Mar 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 129,840 mi

ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED DUE TO MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN BLOCK DESIGN. NEITHER CUMMINS OR DODGE IS OFFERING ANY HELP WITH THIS KNOWN DEFECT. THERE SHOULF BE A RECALL ON ALL THESE BLOCKS!

Jan 25, 2005 Suspension 100,000 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARING BECAME INOPERABLE, AND THE WHEEL DISENGAGED COMPLETELY. THIS HAS HAPPENED A TOTAL OF TWO TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Jan 25, 2005 Suspension 100,000 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARING BECAME INOPERABLE, AND THE WHEEL DISENGAGED COMPLETELY. THIS HAS HAPPENED A TOTAL OF TWO TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Dec 29, 2004 Power Train 79,000 mi

WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLU GO INTO FIRST GEAR. FOLLOWING THIS, THE CONSUMER IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO THE MEDIAN. THE CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, AND LET IT IDLE FOR A FEW SECONDS BEFORE MERGING BACK ONTO THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE HESITATED BEFORE IT ACCELER...

Dec 29, 2004 Power Train 79,000 mi

WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLU GO INTO FIRST GEAR. FOLLOWING THIS, THE CONSUMER IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO THE MEDIAN. THE CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, AND LET IT IDLE FOR A FEW SECONDS BEFORE MERGING BACK ONTO THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE HESITATED BEFORE IT ACCELER...

Nov 22, 2004 Power Train 56,181 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED TO GO INTO PARK, EVEN THOUGH THE COLUMN SHIFTER SELECTOR WAS INDICATING THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN PARK. TRANSMISSION WAS IN REVERSE, WHILE THE COLUMN INDICATED PARK. *JB

Nov 22, 2004 Power Train 56,181 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED TO GO INTO PARK, EVEN THOUGH THE COLUMN SHIFTER SELECTOR WAS INDICATING THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN PARK. TRANSMISSION WAS IN REVERSE, WHILE THE COLUMN INDICATED PARK. *JB

Oct 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE "LIFT PUMP" FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. *JB

Oct 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE "LIFT PUMP" FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. *JB

Sep 3, 2004 Structure 40,000 mi

DASHBOARD PANEL SPLIT AROUND PASSENGER'S AIR BAG. CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS MIGHT CAUSE AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT WARRANTY EXPIRED, AND THE PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. *AK

Sep 3, 2004 Structure 40,000 mi

DASHBOARD PANEL SPLIT AROUND PASSENGER'S AIR BAG. CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS MIGHT CAUSE AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT WARRANTY EXPIRED, AND THE PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. *AK

Sep 1, 2004 Power Train 33,096 mi

CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AND SHIFT THE GEAR WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT WAS THE NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THAT VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 1, 2004 Power Train 33,096 mi

CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AND SHIFT THE GEAR WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT WAS THE NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THAT VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 17, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE SWITCHING FROM HIGH BEAM TO LOW BEAM THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED COMPLETELY OFF. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Aug 17, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE SWITCHING FROM HIGH BEAM TO LOW BEAM THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED COMPLETELY OFF. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Aug 4, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP IN THE THIRD GEAR, TOOK VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT OVERDRIVE BEARING WAS PUT IN BACKWARD. *AK

Aug 4, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP IN THE THIRD GEAR, TOOK VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT OVERDRIVE BEARING WAS PUT IN BACKWARD. *AK

Jul 7, 2004 Suspension 12,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING OVER A COMMON HIGHWAY PROTUBERANCE, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHOOK UNTIL THE VEHICLE COULD BE BROUGHT TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS HAS HAPPEN ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALER SAID THIS WAS DUE TO UNEVEN FRONT TIRE PRESSURE. THE THIRD TIME, THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY ...

Jul 7, 2004 Suspension 12,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING OVER A COMMON HIGHWAY PROTUBERANCE, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHOOK UNTIL THE VEHICLE COULD BE BROUGHT TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS HAS HAPPEN ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALER SAID THIS WAS DUE TO UNEVEN FRONT TIRE PRESSURE. THE THIRD TIME, THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY ...

Jun 12, 2004 Electrical System Fire 60,000 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO WORK SMOKE STARTED ENTERING THE CAB SO I BEGAN TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY. I BEGAN TO NOTICE BRIGHT LIGHTS FROM UNDER THE DASH. BEFORE I COULD GET OUT FLAMES BEGAN TO ENTER INTO THE CAB. I ONLY HAD TIME TO JUMP OUT OF THE TRUCK AND WATCH IT ENGULF INTO FLAMES. I WAS ABLE TO G...

Jun 12, 2004 Electrical System Fire 60,000 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO WORK SMOKE STARTED ENTERING THE CAB SO I BEGAN TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY. I BEGAN TO NOTICE BRIGHT LIGHTS FROM UNDER THE DASH. BEFORE I COULD GET OUT FLAMES BEGAN TO ENTER INTO THE CAB. I ONLY HAD TIME TO JUMP OUT OF THE TRUCK AND WATCH IT ENGULF INTO FLAMES. I WAS ABLE TO G...

May 12, 2004 Steering 105,000 mi

THE CUMMINGS DIESEL ENGINE. THE VACUUM PUMP COUPLINGS THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE POWER STEERING UNIT WHICH SITS ON TWO 1/4 PIECES OF STEEL AND CONTROLS THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE ARE BROKEN , RESULTING IN NO STEERING AND BRAKING. CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER. HOWEVER, NO ONE WILL TALK TO CONSUMER...

May 12, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 105,000 mi

THE CUMMINGS DIESEL ENGINE. THE VACUUM PUMP COUPLINGS THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE POWER STEERING UNIT WHICH SITS ON TWO 1/4 PIECES OF STEEL AND CONTROLS THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE ARE BROKEN , RESULTING IN NO STEERING AND BRAKING. CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER. HOWEVER, NO ONE WILL TALK TO CONSUMER...

May 12, 2004 Steering 105,000 mi

THE CUMMINGS DIESEL ENGINE. THE VACUUM PUMP COUPLINGS THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE POWER STEERING UNIT WHICH SITS ON TWO 1/4 PIECES OF STEEL AND CONTROLS THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE ARE BROKEN , RESULTING IN NO STEERING AND BRAKING. CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER. HOWEVER, NO ONE WILL TALK TO CONSUMER...

May 12, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 105,000 mi

THE CUMMINGS DIESEL ENGINE. THE VACUUM PUMP COUPLINGS THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE POWER STEERING UNIT WHICH SITS ON TWO 1/4 PIECES OF STEEL AND CONTROLS THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE ARE BROKEN , RESULTING IN NO STEERING AND BRAKING. CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER. HOWEVER, NO ONE WILL TALK TO CONSUMER...

Apr 26, 2004 Seat Belts

IN GENERAL PUBLIC VEHICLE USED TO TRANSPORT 30+ PASSENGERS DAILY THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE - MALE END ON SHOULDER HARNESS HAS BROKEN ON 2 UNITS.THESE UNITS ARE IN DIFFERENT VEHICLES SO NO RELATION TO PASSENGER ABUSE. SHOULDER HARNESS NO LONGER SECURES TO LAP BELT. ATTEMPT TO GET CONVERSION COMPANY TO WAR...

Apr 26, 2004 Seat Belts

IN GENERAL PUBLIC VEHICLE USED TO TRANSPORT 30+ PASSENGERS DAILY THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE - MALE END ON SHOULDER HARNESS HAS BROKEN ON 2 UNITS.THESE UNITS ARE IN DIFFERENT VEHICLES SO NO RELATION TO PASSENGER ABUSE. SHOULDER HARNESS NO LONGER SECURES TO LAP BELT. ATTEMPT TO GET CONVERSION COMPANY TO WAR...

Apr 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING CONSUMER EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT ALL THE BRAKES WERE WORN. THE CONSUMER REFUSED SERVICE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE HOME TO INSPECT IT. HE DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES WERE ALRIGHT, BUT THE...

Apr 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING CONSUMER EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT ALL THE BRAKES WERE WORN. THE CONSUMER REFUSED SERVICE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE HOME TO INSPECT IT. HE DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES WERE ALRIGHT, BUT THE...

Apr 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,500 mi

WHILE BRAKING, INTERMITTENTLY THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT GO TO THE FLOOR WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALERSHIPS REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER ONCE BEFORE, BUT THE CONSUMER WAS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

Apr 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,500 mi

WHILE BRAKING, INTERMITTENTLY THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT GO TO THE FLOOR WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALERSHIPS REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER ONCE BEFORE, BUT THE CONSUMER WAS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

Apr 2, 2004 Steering Crash

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARDS THE RIGHT, THE WHEELS WOULD NOT TURN WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. THE OWNER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO HIT AN EMBANKMENT HEAD ON. THE OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE INSPECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAIL...

Apr 2, 2004 Steering Crash

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARDS THE RIGHT, THE WHEELS WOULD NOT TURN WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. THE OWNER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO HIT AN EMBANKMENT HEAD ON. THE OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE INSPECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAIL...

Mar 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A FRONT BRAKE ROTOR PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A FRONT BRAKE ROTOR PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 12, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi