NHTSA Complaint #10608924 — 2012 DODGE RAM 2500

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10608924
Vehicle	2012 DODGE RAM 2500
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	September 7, 2012
Date Filed	July 8, 2014
Mileage	1,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHEN DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS ( 0 - 45 MPH ) OR STOPPED DEISEL EXHAUST ENTERS THE CAB THROUGH THE AIR VENTS DUE TO A LEAK UNDER THE HOOD. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS NORMAL BY THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURE'S REP. THE TRUCK HAS SPENT A TOTAL OF 35 DAYS IN THE SHOP SO FAR, WITH NO RESOLUTION. I HAVE TRIED TO LEMON LAW THE TRUCK BUT SINCE THE DEALER REFUSES TO CHANGE ANY PARTS, I CANNOT. *JS

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