Issue ID | 1538407 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11180343 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 04/02/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. In addition, when making turns, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to autonation chrysler dodge jeep ram of katy (located at 21777 katy fwy, katy, tx 77450, (281) 715-6920) where it was diagnosed that cylinder number three was misfiring from the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact later took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lifter in the engine and camshaft failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000. The vin was not available. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | KATY, TX |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 55 |
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