| Issue ID | 1205049 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10745003 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/05/04 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side grip handles failed when pulled. The contact noticed that the screws that held the handles in place, which were inside plastic sleeves, were not strong enough when an occupant pulled themselves into the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the handles were replaced. The failure recurred and the handles were replaced multiple times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAN ANTONIO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA1HN74SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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