Issue ID | 1533122 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11172717 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 2500 |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 15/01/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Push rods are defective in 2014 engine explained to me by master mechanic at dodge ram dealer [tim short dodge ] push rods were made of a softer steal where by mushroom in shape over time causeing extreme damage to the rest of the enternal parts of this 10. 000 dallar engine . Maintaining regular schuled maintinance makes no differance according to master mechanic these are defected push rods in this engine for that year model dodge has since corrected the defected push rods in the later model trucks 2015 2016 ect. Dodge ram should replace engine or at a minimum replace defective parts and labor |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TAZEWELL, TN |
VIN pattern | 3C6UR5CJ4EGXXXXXX |
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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