NHTSA Complaint #11142896 — 2012 DODGE RAM 3500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11142896
Vehicle	2012 DODGE RAM 3500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 15, 2018
Date Filed	October 26, 2018
Mileage	11,694 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MN

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND HAULING A TRAILER. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER (VALUE FORD & CHRYSLER, 205 STATE HWY 9, MORRIS, MN 56267, (800) 568-5431) STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ALSO INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *TT VIN IS NOT VALID UPDATED 12/12/18*JB*JB

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