Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / RAM / 1999

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005052044 Incident Date: Dec, 05 2005
Consumer's City: WESTMINSTER Consumer's State: MA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: RAM Model Year: 1999
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 3B7HF12Y2XG Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 05 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jun, 08 1999
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated there is nhtsa recall 01v040000 regarding the hood latch. the secondary hood latch failed and allowed the hood to open striking the windshield and blocking the contact's view while driving 60 mph. with very limited visibility the contact managed to pull over. the contact tied the hood down with rope because the secondary hood latch was inoperable. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however ,it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle has not been seen by a dealer. ak updated 1/25/2006 - *nm