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2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Latches Locks Linkages Hood Latch Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	799296
Internal NHTSA #	10340900
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2001
File date	30/06/10
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. The contact was driving approximately 35 to 40 mph when suddenly, the hood released in an upward position towards the windshield without assistance. The vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane with extreme caution. The contact inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the hood latch mechanism was defective. The hood was secured with a piece of material in order for the contact to reach his destination. The contact will notify the manufacturer of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. The vin was unavailable.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	120000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	SEBEC, ME
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
No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	35
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Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Latches Locks Linkages Hood Latch Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Latches Locks Linkages Hood Latch Problems, Complaints and Defects

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