Issue ID | 1671456 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11331970 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 01/04/14 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced several electrical failures which were attributable to the keyfob. The contact stated he was on several occasions unable to turn the vehicle off due to the failure. Additionally, the vehicle would start-up, lock and unlock the doors independently. The vehicle was taken to lithia chrysler jeep dodge of tri-cities (7171 w canal dr, kennewick, wa 99336) where the keyfob was replaced however, the failure persisted. The contact attempted to use the replacement keyfob however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no additional assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5,000. *bf the consumer has stated the failure was estimated to be less than 16,00 miles.*as |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PASCO, WA |
VIN pattern | 1C6RR7LT6DSXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 29/03/13 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | LITHIA CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE OF TRI-CITIES |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | KENNEWICK |
Dealer's state code | WA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 99336 |