Issue ID | 574289 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10146688 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM WAGON |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 10/12/05 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Van is has rattle from underside since late 2003. Van began backfiring 12/2005. We received letter on recall for catalytic converter up to 8 yrs and 80,000 mile. We were informed by dealer that our engine size is the only one not given an extension to 10 yr 100,000. The converters are failing on the 5. 9 l also. These are big vehicles designed to be used. We paid extra for the larger engine size but are being cheated during the recall. *nm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NORTH CANTON, OH |
VIN pattern | 2B5WB35Z2XKXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/08/02 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 20 |
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