Issue ID | 598488 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10165315 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 3500 |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 01/08/00 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 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 have faulty fuel sending units, i set the tripmeter and go 300-350 miles and then fill up the tank. This seems to be a widespread problem with dodge ram pickup trucks with gas and diesel engines and i'm wondering why there hasn't been a recall? *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29455 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NEWTON FALLS, OH |
VIN pattern | 3B7MC33DXVMXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
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 | 04/01/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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Dealer's name | COLE BROTHERS |
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