| Issue ID | 581372 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10152131 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 29/12/05 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated the hood latch failed causing damage to the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for inspection. The mechanic repaired the hood latch and no repairs were made to the hood. The manufacturer was alerted. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ITHACA, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1B7HF16Y71SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 21/09/01 |
| 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 | |
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| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | UNKNOWN |
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