Battery Cable problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500

Three problems related to battery cable have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Battery Cable problem

Failure Date: 12/31/2002

Daimler Chrysler mailed a letter informing me of a recall on th 4e power distribution ccenter generator cable connection on my truck. My spouse took the truck to don marshell Dodge and service center . 716 north hwy 27 p. O. Box1509, somerset, ky 42502, telephone # 606-678-8178. The truck was scheduled for another repair but my husband brought the letter and asked that the cable also be fixed. The service person looked a the letter, laid it down and said that they "looked' at it and it was fine. The service department refused to fix the cable. The letter that daimler chryler mailed regarding the recall stated that any complaint with the dealer regarding having the vehicle fixed should be directed toward this agency.

2 Battery Cable problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2000

Vehicle experienced fire under the hood in the drivers side at battery cable to powerbox, vehicle is a total loss, claim 46-0377-665.

3 Battery Cable problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2000

Vehicle experienced fire, it originated under the hood on the drivers side at battery cable to powerbox, vehicle is a total loss, claim 46-0377-665.




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