| Issue ID | 845141 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10383334 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 17/02/11 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving home on the tollway from the airport in my 2001 dodge ram when the hood flipped up and smashed into my windshield. I had to slow down in traffic and get to the side without being able to see in front of me. Now my hood is damaged, my windshield shattered, and damage to my roof. I investigated of past concerns and found numerous reports of this happening to 2000 and 2001 dodge ram trucks, a report was even done by the nhtsa but was found not that important apparently. This could have been a serious incident and was very lucky to get out of it unharmed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 97876 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OSWEGO, IL |
| VIN pattern | 3B7HC13Y61MXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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