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Complaints Reported By The Department Of Transportation For
2003 DODGE Vehicles

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DODGE: 1500

Complaint DescriptionView Details
OTHER Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING Read Details...
TIRES:SIDEWALL Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
WHEELS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...


Fuel Efficiency Ratings for
2003 DODGE: 1500 Vehicles

Data provided by U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA
ModelDisplacementCylindersTransmissionDriveCity MPGHighway MPG
RAM 1500 PICKUP 2WD 3.7 6 Auto(L4) R 15 20
RAM 1500 PICKUP 2WD 3.7 6 Manual(M5) R 16 21
RAM 1500 PICKUP 2WD 4.7 8 Auto(L5) R 14 19
RAM 1500 PICKUP 2WD 4.7 8 Manual(M5) R 14 19
RAM 1500 PICKUP 2WD 5.7 8 Auto(L5) R 14 18
RAM 1500 PICKUP 2WD 5.9 8 Auto(L4) R 13 17
RAM 1500 PICKUP 4WD 4.7 8 Auto(L5) 4 14 17
RAM 1500 PICKUP 4WD 4.7 8 Manual(M5) 4 14 18
RAM 1500 PICKUP 4WD 5.7 8 Auto(L5) 4 13 17
RAM 1500 PICKUP 4WD 5.9 8 Auto(L4) 4 12 16


Recall Information for
2003 DODGE: 1500 Vehicles

Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recalled ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description of DefectCERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL KITS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SUVS. A SMALL PIECE OF MATERIAL FROM THE TUBE WALL COULD BE SUCKED INTO THE ENGINE THROTTLE BODY, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION.
Consequences of DefectA JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING.
Corrective ActionK&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.
NotesTHIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DODGE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recalled ComponentVISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Description of DefectCERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
Consequences of DefectIN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.
Corrective ActionSAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER¿S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.
NotesTHIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS, LTD. (DOT-430) AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.










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