The contact owns a 2018 ram promaster city. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was hot. The contact added coolant to the engine; however, the coolant was gone in less than two weeks. The contact then stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal knocking noise was coming from the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the vin was not under recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
| VIN Pattern | ZFBERFAB*J6****** |
| Drive Type | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
| Manufacturer | FCA ITALY S.P.A. |
| Make | RAM |
| Model | Promaster City |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Trim | ST |
| Body Class | Van |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Base Price | 23995 |
| Engine HP | 180 |
| Engine KW | 134.226 |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 2.4 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 2400 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 146.457 |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Transmission Style | Automatic |
| Wheelbase - Short | 122.4 |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Rear Visibility System | Standard |
| Daytime Running Light | Optional |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Direct |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Seat Belt Pretensioner | Yes |
| Other Restraint System Info | Active Seatbelts. |
| Plant City | BURSA |
| Plant Country | TURKEY |