Underbody Shield Problems of Dodge Ram 3500

Dodge Ram 3500 owners have reported 3 problems related to underbody shield (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Underbody Shield problem of the 1999 Dodge Ram 3500

Failure Date: 01/01/2019

Tl the contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the spare tire cables underneath the vehicle were rusted. The failure prevented the contact from placing the tire back in the spare tire compartment, as it could fall while driving. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 240,000.

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2 Underbody Shield problem of the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500

Failure Date: 11/02/2006

Pieces of dash fell down under dash and caused the air bag to trigger. Put in a new passenger air bag and dash and 4 years latter all cracked up and a piece has caused a coolant leak in heater core under the dash. This is a major problem. I have a friend that the dash pieces cut wires and set it on fire.

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3 Underbody Shield problem of the 1996 Dodge Ram 3500

Failure Date: 04/15/2001

During wheel alignment it was noticed that the welds on the rectangular tubing have disintegrated, left and right front wheels on frame . A welder and front end specialist agreed that the weld was improperly done, the frame had separated entirely on the left front, approximately half way on the right, the only thing holding the left front wheel was the stabilizer and the tie rod.

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