| Issue ID | 1640907 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11306602 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 31/01/20 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Heat blend doors are not functioning and stuck on vent. Got heat but not at defroster or floor. As a resident in ohio and it being winter there is no way to defrost windows in inclamate weather. Was using the defroster then tried to swith it to foor as it was no longer neccesary to be using the defroster only to have the system get stuck on the vent position. I belive the problem to be the mode 1 door is broken as it is, as well as the other4 doors in the heater box all made of plastic and accuator motors that have too much torque. These doors should be made out of steel and breakage would not occure and dodge should recall the vehickles to replace the defective parts at no cost to the vehicle owners. This could lead to death under the right conditions. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 161500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DEFIANCE, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU16N86JXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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