NHTSA Complaint #10925012 — 2013 RAM 3500

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10925012
Vehicle	2013 RAM 3500
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 13, 2016
Date Filed	November 8, 2016
Mileage	37,650 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ID

Consumer Description

SHAFT ON WATER PUMP SHEARED CAUSING WATER PUMP TO FAIL AND SERPENTINE BELT TO COME OFF. VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN ON FREEWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. SERPENTINE BELT FAILURE RESULTS IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND VACUUM TO POWER BRAKES. THIS IN TURN CAUSES DIFFICULTY IN VEHICLE CONTROL.

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