NHTSA Complaint #10289991 — 2003 DODGE RAM 3500
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10289991 |
| Vehicle | 2003 DODGE RAM 3500 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 99,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | AK |
Consumer Description
THE ALTERNATOR BRACKET IS CRACKED. IT COULD BREAK CAUSING THE ALTERNATOR TO FALL INTO THE ENGINE FAN ASSEMBLY. IF SOMEBODY WAS WORKING ON THE ENGINE AT THE TIME OF COMPLETE FAILURE,SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WILL OCCUR. SAME GOES FOR DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DODGE IS WELL AWARE OF THIS/HAS TSB'S YET WON'T PAY FOR THE BRACKET. *TR
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