Issue ID | 1367636 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10969761 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 15/02/17 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, the timing chain fractured without warning and the engine failed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 107000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LINCOLNTON, GA |
VIN pattern | 3C6JD6ATXCGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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