| Issue ID | 858482 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10401769 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 18/04/11 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I noticed that the front bumper on my 2010 dodge ram 1500 is developing rust on the front bumper. I went to my local dodge dealer and was informed that this would not be covered under warranty. I contacted chrysler and was informed to take the vehicle to another dealer which took photographs of the damage. The dealer submitted these photos to chrysler. Chrysler denied my claim under warranty for the rust on the front bumper. Chrysler stated that it had been rock chips that caused the damage. What seems odd about the chips is that i have normal finish and rust spots. There are no chips with just primer left which you might have when having rock chips. I have never owned a vehicle that started to have problems with rust within a year. This makes me question the long term viability of this vehicle and to question the purchase of this automobile. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13866 |
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| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | MACOMB, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1D7RV1CT1ASXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
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