Issue ID | 683853 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10235016 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 3500 |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 07/06/08 |
Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 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. The consumer was told about a recall, however when she contacted chrysler, they told her there was no recall for her vehicle identification number. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | AGUA DULCE, CA |
VIN pattern | 3B7MF33D1VMXXXXXX |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | ACCURATE TRAILER HITCH |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | SANTA CLARA |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code |