| Issue ID | 1181191 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10714747 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 28/04/15 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. While driving at approximately 55 mph, the front windshield defroster became inoperable without warning. The contact had to pull over to wipe the windows down and continued driving with the windows down for better visibility. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v158000 (equipment). The approximate failure mileage was 34,900. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34900 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1D3HV18TX9SXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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