Issue ID | 1447408 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11073155 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 22/01/18 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Front gas tank strap pulled out of frame of truck, gas tank was hanging about 3 inches from ground and grinding against drive shaft , strap cradle that was attached to frame was totally rotted away, truck has 46,000 well maintained miles and is in excellent condition , when i returned to dealer on 1/30/2018 where i purchased the truck new in september 2012 they informed me frame is rotted and not repairable, they apologized and told me they could not help me in any way . Desperate for help i went to a local mechanic and i learned the frame was not rotted but the bracket on the frame had rotted away. This mechanic welded everything back together and i paid him $400 out of my pocket, after reading some dodge ram forums i learned i am not the only one who has had this problem, luckily for me nothing bad happened i was only going 20 mph on a local road , gas tank had just been filled and holds 32 gallons of fuel , just thought i should report this so it does not happen to someone else with a worse outcomes, |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SEAFORD, NY |
VIN pattern | 1C6RD7HT6CSXXXXXX |
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 | 20 |
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