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1997 Ram Dakota Reg Cab 124" WB Sport
MSRP: $13,185
Invoice: $12,003
Gas Mileage:
CTY: N/A HWY: N/A CMB: N/A
Engine/Fuel: Gas I4 /2.5L/150
Transmission: Manual w/OD
Door/Body Style: /Reg Cab 8'
Drive Type:
Prices/Warranty
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- MSRP: $13,185
- Invoice Price: $12,003
- Destination Charge: $0
- Warranty
- Basic (Month):
- Basic (Mileage):
- Powertrain (Month):
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- Rust (Month):
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Engine & Emissions
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- 2.5L (150) MPI 4-cyl "MAGNUM" engine
- Engine
- Type of Engine: Gas I4
- Displacement (CC): 2.5L/150
- Fuel System: MPI
- Horsepower @ RPM: 120 @ 5200
- Torque @ RPM: 145 @ 3400
Dimensions
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- 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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- Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette
- Instrumentation
- Fuel/oil pressure/engine temp gauges, voltmeter, trip odometer
- Instrument panel w/side window demisters
- 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
- Side window demisters
- Tinted glass
Safety Features
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- Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
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Crash Test Data for 1997 Ram
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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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