Issue ID | 1601827 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11256141 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 01/09/18 |
Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the air conditioner switched to recycle mode in the rain and the windshield fogged up. In addition, during inclement weather, the defroster failed to work. The vehicle was taken several times to frisco chrysler dodge jeep ram (9640 tx-121, frisco, tx 75035, (214) 390-7543) where it was diagnosed that the evaporator coil was clogged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 59792292. The contact was referred to the local dealer. The failure mileage was 5,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FORT WORTH, TX |
VIN pattern | 3C6TRVBG3JEXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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