| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 007112541 | Incident Date: Jun, 17 2007 |
| Consumer's City: | Consumer's State: AL |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Model Name: RAM 1500 | Model Year: 1998 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1B7HF16Y7WS | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jul, 17 2007 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Dec, 07 2006 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: 1998 dodge ram 1500. is there a recall? radiator is overheating. call after noon. the contact is experiencing the over heating and the top of the radiator is hot; however, its cold on the bottom of the radiator. i have advised him of the one recall that exist for the engine. the current mileage is 79,000. the vehicle was diagnosed and the mechanic stated that the radiator must be replaced; however, the vehicle can be driven short distances. while driving 65mph. 210 to 220 degrees and the vehicle overheats and smoke was present under the hood. the vehicle does not shut off. if it cools off. 69,000 when the vehicle was purchased. the rear end while driving 45mph and hitting a bump in the road. the back end of the truck moved around for a couple of months. the failure has not been diagnosed. |
