NHTSA Complaint #11692495 — 2017 RAM 3500

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of an abnormally loud sound coming from the vehicle. The low coolant warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and inspected the vehicle. The contact unlatched the hood and noticed fluids spraying and that the fan belt had detached. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with fan clutch failure. The contact was informed that the fan clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer a second time and was diagnosed with fan clutch failure. The contact was informed that the fan clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the failure reoccurred within 30 days prior to the repair. The contact stated that the dealer was giving him the run-around about repairing the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 322,542.