| Issue ID | 500634 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10089962 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 30/08/04 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DI |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving at 55 mph at night consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision due to the poor brightness of the headlights. The high beams were not bright enough. Dealership indicated to consumer, the vehicle was operating as designed. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WILLIAMSBURG, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU16DX4JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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