| Issue ID | 597830 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10164714 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 07/07/06 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while getting into the vehicle, the handle used for balancing or securing oneself when exiting or entering the vehicle on the left side detached. The contact fell back slightly, suffering slight back injuries. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SANTA ROSA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KU28C54GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 30/04/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | AUTOWORLD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 707-762-2712 |
| Dealer's city | PETALUMA |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 94952 |