Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / RAM 2500 / 2003

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004005950 Incident Date: Nov, 19 2004
Consumer's City: SAINT JOSEPH Consumer's State: MO
Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: RAM 2500 Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: 3B7KF23C92M Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Apr, 05 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While loading the vehicle, the tailgate support cables broke without warning. this caused the driver to sustain major injuries and was transported to the hospital. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the consumer that the tailgate support cable needed to be replaced. *jb the consumer contacted the manufacturer but they denied any responsibility. *nm