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2009 Dodge RAM 1500 Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1240622
Internal NHTSA #	10795067
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2009
File date	19/09/15
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While driving vehicle i heard occasional scraping noise and had other vehicles flash lights at me. I pulled off the road in the 1st safe area and found front of fuel tank hanging down approximately 8 inches and the front retaining strap disconnected. I thought the strap had disconnected but upon further inspection by my mechanic found that the frame was rotted through where the strap attaches. Mechanic states that i was lucky not to lose the tank, poor design and that this should not happen to a 6. 5 year old truck. I contacted dealer and was told it was not covered by warranty. Suggested i contact chrysler. Chrysler says they cannot help even though obvious safety concern. My ram 1500 is my every day vehicle. I do not use it for work or plow with it. Truck has been well cared for. Design needs to be investigated.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	70000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HYDE PARK, NY
VIN pattern	1D3HV18T19SXXXXXX
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
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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	55
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2009 Dodge RAM 1500 Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Dodge RAM 1500 Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

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