| Issue ID | 818176 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10356976 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 18/09/10 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated after purchasing the vehicle the windshield wipers did not work. The contact stated there are a lot of complaints on the internet regarding the windshield wipers for this year make and model. The contact called the manufacturer and they informed the contact they will not repair the vehicle because the vehicle was purchased under "as is" conditions. The contact stated the manufacturer should issue a recall for the windshield wipers because it's difficult to see in the rain and snow while driving. The contact also stated the lack of windshield wipers could lead to a crash in rainy conditions. The failure mileage was 104,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 104000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MEDINA, OH |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MX48C96GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 25 |
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