| Issue ID | 951284 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10484924 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 15/11/12 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving in a snow storm at speeds of approximately 5 mph, the defrost system suddenly became inoperable. The vehicle was moved off the roadway and left at the site because the defrost system would not clear the windows. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and a report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 87,000. The vin was unavailable. .. Updated 01/16/2013 *bf the consumer repaired the vehicle. The plastic hinge on the defroster. Updated 1/28/2013 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 87000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | JACKSON, WY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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