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2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Visibility Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	883934
Internal NHTSA #	10427507
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2004
File date	24/09/11
Component	VISIBILITY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The front windshield defroster was not blowing strong enough to demist the windshield. I tried the hvac knob on other settings, and the air flow was very weak on all the settings. Upon removal of the blower motor from the air box, i discovered that the re-circulation door had dropped down and was blocking the air flow to the blower motor. I was able to remove the re-circulation door from the air box, and upon inspection discovered it had broken at the connection point to the re-circulation actuator. The piece that had broken away from the door was still up inside the air box. Had this piece of plastic fallen into the blower motor, it may have damaged the fan or caused an injury. The hvac functions work full strength now, but there is no way to block the outside air from coming inside on very hot days or when it is smoky or there is an odor outside. Some people may not be mechanically able to fix this problem on their own, and i've read that the repair by the dealership is expensive. Some people have had the door break multiple times. Chrysler corporation should recall these vehicles and install a better designed and stronger re-circulation door.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	63500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CUMBERLAND, RI
VIN pattern	1D7HU18D04JXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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	4WD
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Visibility Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Visibility Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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