Issue ID | 1533961 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11173399 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 30/01/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I had taken my vehicle to lodi cdjr to have recall work performed. They then inspected my vehicle and found both exhaust manifolds warped and studs holding them to the block broken. They recommended replacement of manifolds. I had the work performed at my private mechanic who stated that they see this repair frequently. I looked at dodgeramforum online and saw this damage talked about a lot. It is my understanding that the 5. 7l hemi block is aluminum and the exhaust manifold steel, 2 dissimilar metals. In the engine compartment where temperatures can exceed 400 degrees f and then cool back down, dissimilar metals expand and contract at different rates, putting sheering force on the connecting bolts, causing them to break. Which mine did. This repair cost me $890 and could easily happen again because the dissimilar metal situation is by design and really cannot be cured. I called a lemon lawyer who directed me to dodge's own customer service. I explained my complaint to the dodge customer assistance center representative (1-800-423-6343) who said he was familiar with this complaint and recommended that i contact you. He gave me a reference number for my case: 57938794, to give to you. I feel cdjr is well aware of the flaw here and should be held responsible for it by recall. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WOODBRIDGE, CA |
VIN pattern | 3C6JD6AT9CGXXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
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