| Issue ID | 531723 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10113519 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 01/03/05 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The consumer noticed that the left side support cable was broken on his truck while parked. The dealer informed the consumer that the truck was not covered under a recall. *jb tail gate support strap broken (right side). Tail gate support strap almost broke (left side). *bf *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NORFOLK, VA |
| VIN pattern | 3B7HC13Y61GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 02/04/01 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| 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 | GREENBRIER DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 420-2880 |
| Dealer's city | CHESAPEAKE |
| Dealer's state code | VA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |