| Issue ID | 1435986 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11057673 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 30/12/10 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The blend door actuators that control where the heating or cooling is directed, or determining hot or cold, are faulty and fail at no particular time. This can cause no heat to defrost windows which ultimately will lead to vehicle accidents. The dodge dealership i spoke to about the issue laughed at me and commented that they fix at least 2 trucks per week with this issue, costing approximately $1000. The part to fix the issue cost under $20 each, but the entire dash must be pulled out of the vehicle to perform the repairs. If you research this issue, like i have, you will see this issue has been happening since about 1996. I have filed a complaint before and i am going to continue to do so until someone holds chrysler responsible for their actions. When the issue happened to me, i was driving in the sierra nevada mountains in a snow storm and could not see out the windshield, but my feet were real toasty. Not a lot of help when your windshield is covered in snow and ice. Thank you for your time and i look forward to hearing from you. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NAMPA, ID |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18247SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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