Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / RAM 3500 / 1996

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 999096248 Incident Date: Jul, 05 1999
Consumer's City: SUN CITY Consumer's State: AZ
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: RAM 3500 Model Year: 1996
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Structure:frame and members
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 3B7MC33C8TM Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 13 1999 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Sep, 30 1995
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While truck was getting an oil change the mechanic noticed an old fracture through an improper weld of the left front suspension lower a frame member. it was old. there was no bright metal. this probably was an improper weld during construction. fortunately this was found and welded. this could easily have led to a complete failure with vehicle loss of control. i have taken photos of the fractured weld.