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 1997 Ram Dakota Reg Cab 124" WB SLT

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MSRP: $13,185
Invoice: $12,003

Gas Mileage:
CTY: N/A    HWY: N/A    CMB: N/A
Engine/Fuel: Gas V6 /3.9L/239
Transmission: Manual w/OD
Door/Body Style: /Reg Cab 8'
Drive Type:

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  • General
  • MSRP: $13,185
  • Invoice Price: $12,003
  • Destination Charge: $0
  • Warranty
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Engine & Emissions

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  • Engines & Emissions
  • 3.9L (239) MPI V6 "MAGNUM" engine
  • Engine
  • Type of Engine: Gas V6
  • Displacement (CC): 3.9L/239
  • Fuel System: MPI
  • Horsepower @ RPM: 175 @ 4800
  • Torque @ RPM: 225 @ 3200

Dimensions

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  • Exterior Dimensions
  • Overall Width (in): 65.3
  • Wheelbase (in): 123.9
  • Curb weight (lbs): 2072
  • Interior Dimensions
  • Seating capacity - Standard: 3
  • Headroom front (in): 40.0
  • Hip room front (in): 56.7
  • Leg room front (in): 41.9
  • Shoulder room front (in): 58.1

Features

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  • Exterior
    • Badging-inc: "SLT"/"Dakota" badges, "Dodge" reflecto-flex lettering
    • Light group-inc: ash receiver/cigar lighter/glove box light, courtesy light under instrument panel, ignition switch w/time delay, aux elect receptacle, underhood light, exterior cargo lamp
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
    • Air conditioning
  • Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
    • Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette
  • Instrumentation
    • Fuel/oil pressure/engine temp gauges, voltmeter, trip odometer
    • Instrument panel w/side window demisters
    • Tachometer
  • Wheels & Tires
    • (4) 15" x 7" 5-spoke aluminum wheels
    • Conventional spare tire & wheel w/underslung spare tire carrier
    • P215/75R15 all-season SBR RWL tires
    • Rear wheel drive
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Day/night rearview mirror
    • Deluxe 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers
    • Dual black non-remote 5" x 7" exterior mirrors
    • Dual cloth covered sun visors w/RH non-illum mirror
    • Side window demisters
    • Tinted glass

Safety Features

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  • Braking & Traction
  • Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes

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    Recalls for 1997 Ram

    1997 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMA-LITE
    NHTSA Campaign ID:EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
    Manufacturer:MONACO COACH CORPORATION
    Manufacture Dates:05/25/1996 - 06/21/2002
    Potential Units Affected:3463

    Defect Description:

    ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

    Consequence:

    RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

    Action:

    MONACO WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR MONACO AT 1-877-466-6226.
    1997 HOLIDAY RAMBLER CLASS A
    NHTSA Campaign ID:EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG FURNACE
    Manufacturer:HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP.
    Manufacture Dates:02/28/1994 - 04/28/1997
    Potential Units Affected:384

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AQUA-HOT HEATING SYSTEMS, MODEL 431-3 ZONE WITH ENGINE LOOP. FIBERGLASS INSULATING MATERIAL LOCATED UNDER THE BURNER HEAD ON THE FLOOR OF THE HEATER ENCLOSURE, CAN BECOME SOAKED WITH FLUIDS (ETHYLENE GLYCOL AND/OR DIESEL FUEL).

    Consequence:

    IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

    Action:

    VEHICLE SYSTEMS INC. WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION FROM BENEATH THE DIESEL HEATING UNIT AS WELL AS FROM BEHIND THE CONTROL THERMOSTAT AND AIR-CONDITIONING HEATING ELEMENT ACCESS COVERS.
    1997 HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL
    NHTSA Campaign ID:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
    Manufacturer:MONACO COACH CORP.
    Manufacture Dates:10/01/1996 - 05/12/1997
    Potential Units Affected:398

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A ROADMASTER CHASSIS. INADEQUATE BRACING WAS USED TO SECURE THE FUEL TANK. THE BRACE COULD FAIL ALLOWING ONE END OF THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN FROM ITS POSITION AND HANG LOWER THAN THE OTHER END.

    Consequence:

    THE FUEL TANK COULD EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE AND DROP TO THE GROUND, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR A VEHICLE CRASH.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL BRACE UNDER THE FUEL TANK.

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