NHTSA Complaint #11384635 — 2018 RAM 3500
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11384635 |
| Vehicle | 2018 RAM 3500 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 64,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OK |
Consumer Description
MY ENGINE BRAKE FAILS TO FUNCTION AFTER PROLONGED TOWING SUCH AS CLIMBING A MOUNTAIN PASS. WHEN ENCOUNTERING GRADES ON THE OTHER SIDE THE ENGINE BRAKING FAILS TO FUNCTION. THE CONDITION IS ONLY REPEATABLE IF TOWING THEREFORE THE DEALER CAN NOT REPRODUCE IT. THE CONDITION DOESN'T SET AN ENGINE CODE.
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