| Issue ID | 887526 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10430449 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 03/10/09 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The defrost portion of the hvac unit does not work and has only worked intermitantly for several years. At first i could not get any air on the feet position, but thought this was just low air flow. The defrost now does not work and doesnt matter what position i have the unit on, floor, defrost etc. This to me is a safety issue and i see numerous complaints regarding the same issue. I dont believe it has ever worked properly. When you need the defrost, it is usually out of concern for visility. This is a safety concern for many other ram owners. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAFAYETTE, LA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU1826S6XXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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