| Issue ID | 879213 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10423074 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 15/05/11 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed that the defroster was not functioning. The contact stated there was no air flowing through the vents on the dashboard to defrost the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure and suggested removing the dashboard to locate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MIDDLETOWN, PA |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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