Issue ID | 571464 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10144512 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 1500 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 05/12/05 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt: the contact stated while attempting to release the parking brake he touched the hood latch and it came up. The vehicle had a secondary latch that suppose to be unlatched on the outside, but it did not hold the hood. The dealership told the contact to bring the vehicle for service. There was a recall on the older models. The manufacturer has not been contacted. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CINCINNATI, OH |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 01/11/01 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | CHAMPION DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | 859-746-3634 |
Dealer's city | FLORENCE |
Dealer's state code | KY |
Dealer's ZIP code |