Issue ID | 225317 |
Internal NHTSA # | 723792 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 3500 |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 22/08/99 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/P |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 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 atomized fuel filling engine compartment and underside of vehicle. Of the three other prime-loc owners i have contacted, each of us have experienced similar failures. Discussions with prime-loc engineer indicated possibility of numerous others similar failures....) manufacturer ignoring all complaints, continues to sell. I have retained all hardware and it remains available for metallurgical inspection (suspect hydrogen embrittlement during plating process).*ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SPRINGFIELD, VA |
VIN pattern | 3B7MF33DXVMXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/11/96 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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