| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 000062646 | Incident Date: Aug, 31 2000 |
| Consumer's City: SEVERN | Consumer's State: MD |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Model Name: RAM 2500 | Model Year: 1997 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Trailer hitches |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1B7KF26D2VJ | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jan, 05 2001 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Sep, 30 1996 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: The trailer hitch developed two inch cracks in the metal at the 90 degree bend where the hitch bolts to the truck. the cracks are on both left and right sides starting at the rear. a recall has been made for 1998 trucks but not 1997. this defect can cause a total disconnection of the towed trailer since safety chains are also attached to the hitch.*ak |
