2004 DODGE RAM 1500 Equipmentotherlabels Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Equipmentotherlabels Issues in the 2004 DODGE RAM 1500
6 equipmentotherlabels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY BROKE FREE FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH NICE STRAIGHT ROAD ST 933 GOING FROM NOTRE DAME TO NILES MICHIGAN. THE ASSEMBLY ROTOR CALIPERS LUG NUTS SUSPENSION AND RIM WITH TIRE. AS THE ASSEMBLY ROLLED UNDER THE TRUCK IS CAUSED ME TO GO AIRBORNE THIS HAPPENED AT 1:30PM ON A BEAUTIFUL DAY. 08/25/09. AFTER THE TRUCK CAME TO A STOP I GOT OUT AND COULD NOT BELIEVE WHAT JUST HAPPEN. IT WAS JUST A MATTER OF MINUTES BEFORE THE STATE POLICE ARRIVED. HIS FIRST QUESTION WAS AM I OK DO I NEED MEDICAL ATTENTION. HIS SECOND Q UESTION WHERE IS THE OTHER VEHICLE I TOLD HIM THERE IS NONE. QUESTION 2 WHERE IS THE REST OF THE TRUCK. I SAID I DO NOT KNOW. MY INSURANCE IS BENT ON GETTING THE TRUCK AUCTION OFF TRYING TO RECOUP SOME OF THERE MONEY. I GOT ON YOUR...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE HAD THE WRONG LABELS. THE VEHICLE HAD 20 INCH RIMS, BUT THE FRAME INDICATED THAT THEY WERE 17 INCH RIMS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V221000 (EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS). THE DEALER DID NOT REPAIR THE TIRES. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 61,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LABEL HAS INCORRECT TIRE INFORMATION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC, THEY DID NOT KNOW HOW MUCH AIR TO PUT IN THE TIRE DUE TO THE INCORRECT LABEL. THE LABEL READS P245/20R17, BUT SHOULD READ P27560/R20. THIS ISSUE IS SIMILAR TO NHTSA RECALL # 04V221000 (EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS). DAIMLER CHRYSLER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 50,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000. UPDATED 02-01-08. *KB
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM. HE NOTICED THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL HAD INCORRECT INFORMATION. THERE WAS RECALL RECALL #04V221000 . THE MANUFACTURER STATED THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 35,000 MILES. *AK
I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK WHEN I HAD A FLAT TIRE AND WAS STRANDED. I PUT MY SPARE TIRE ON AND DROVER TO MY HOUSE. I THEN HAD A INSPECTION OF THE TIRES TO FIND THE FRONT TIRES WERE SHOWING SIGNS OF UNDERINFLATION AND WEAR ON THE OUTER EDGES. THE REAR TIRES INCLUDING THE ONE THAT WENT FLAT WERE SHOWING SIGNS OF OVERINFLATION, WEAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TIRE. I CALLED DAIMLER CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SUPPORT ON TWO OCCASIONS(CASE #14711417) AND INFORMED THEM THAT THE TIRE INFLATION LABEL IN THE DOOR JAM ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, THE SAME ON THE DEALER AND HANDBOOK REFER YOU FOR QUICK REFERENCE. IT STATED THE VEHICLE CAME WITH P245/70R17, AS PER THE VEHICLE INFORMATION REPORT FROM THE DEALER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE CAME WITH P275/60R20. THE P275/60R20 SIZE WHEELS ARE CURRENTLY ON THE VEHICLE AND CAME WITH THEM FROM THE FACTORY....
CONSUMER PURCHASED MATERIAL THAT WAS NOT INDICATED ON THE DOOR OR WINDOW STICKER TELLING THE CONSUMER THE CORRECT TIRES. ALSO, TIRE PRESSURE WAS NOT CORRECT FOR THIS VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT WAS THE WAY WE DO IT. *AK
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Air Bags
342 complaints
Power Train
126 complaints
Electrical System
74 complaints
Engine
73 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
57 complaints
Steering
57 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
40 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
38 complaints
Suspension
36 complaints
Unknown Or Other
36 complaints
Wheels
24 complaints
Structurebody
23 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
21 complaints
Exterior Lighting
20 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
19 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
17 complaints
Service Brakes
16 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
16 complaints
Structure
15 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
13 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
11 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
11 complaints
Tires
11 complaints
Suspensionrear
10 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
9 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
9 complaints
Power Traindriveline
8 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
8 complaints
Suspensionfront
8 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
7 complaints
Seat Belts
7 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
6 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
6 complaints
Visibility
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
5 complaints
Structureframe And Members
5 complaints
Visibilitywiper
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
4 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
4 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
4 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
3 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
3 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
3 complaints
Structurebodybumpers
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Structurebodytailgate
2 complaints
Suspensionfronthub
2 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
1 complaint
Tiresmarkings
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint