| Issue ID | 480565 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10067933 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 24/04/04 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was forced to break quickly. During this my son hit his head on the rear seat window of my 2003 quad cab dodge ram truck. This occurred at 30 mph. My concern is the great potential for spinal and head injury at higher speads. The 2004 trucks have rear head restraints to stop the direct impact of the head and neck to the rear glass window. I called doge and they were not concerned.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WALLA WALLA, WA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18N03SXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
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| Date of purchase | 15/05/03 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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