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2009 Dodge RAM 1500 Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1656190
Internal NHTSA #	11320973
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2009
File date	09/04/20
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Severe corrosion resulting in compromised structural frame integrity near where the rear bumper and towing packages attaches to the frame. Appears to be the result of a frame reinforcement on the inside of the frame that was not properly coated with a rust inhibitor at the factory. Moisture likely penetrated the space between the two metal pieces and caused complete rust-through, compromising the integrity of the rear of the frame. This could be a serious safety issue since bumpers and towing packages mount to the frame in this exact spot. At highway speeds, bumpers or trailers in tow could break away from the vehicle and become dangerous projectiles on the road. This issue was observed during routine maintenance to the rear differential. It has likely been ongoing for months. The underneath side of the vehicle is regularly washed in the winter and spring to remove de-icer that was applied to the road during winter storms. Both sides of the frame have severe corrosion in the same spot. The left-side frame has worse corrosion than the right side. The support metal is visible on the right side frame and can be seen in the images attached.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	149000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CROFTON, MD
VIN pattern	1D3HV18P19SXXXXXX
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	0
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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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