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really awful
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problem #3

Jun 072008

Ram 3500 6-cyl Diesel

  • miles
1997 Dodge Ram 3500 truck has a problem with the trailer hitch. Consumer states that the trailer hitch is defective and wants to be reimbursed for the cost of the replacement hitch. When the consumer applied the brakes, the hitch on the truck literally broke and the trailer hit the ground. The consumer was told about a recall, however when she contacted Chrysler, they told her there was no recall for her vehicle identification number.

- Agua Dulce, CA, USA

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problem #2

May 182005

Ram 3500 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Ram 3500. He states that he is having problems with the trailer hitch. It is a factory installed hitch. The hitch is bolted onto the chassis with six bolts, and the hitch is breaking apart from the frame itself.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 272000

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Had noticed bracket was cracked where it attaches the trailer to the hitch. Crack was severe. Owner bought new bracket & replaced the old one. The entire hitch has to be replaced and it is the same hitch that was recalled.

- Glenshaw, PA, USA

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