| Issue ID | 703649 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10251122 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 08/12/08 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. While driving 50 mph, the hood of the vehicle flew back into the windshield. The contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle off the road. The windshield sustained a dozen or more cracks, but did not shatter. He struggled with the hood in order to keep it from blocking his view, and managed to tie the hood down to the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 127,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 127000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KAILUA, HI |
| VIN pattern | 1B78C13Y61JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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