| Issue ID | 1691876 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11360277 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 20/02/11 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving during inclement weather with the air or heater activated during winter or during rain fall, the windshield became extremely foggy. The contact pulled over and manually cleaned the windshield in order to see out of the windshield. The contact stated that several unknown dealers were contacted and he was informed that the failure was due to the blend door in the hvac system ceasing in place. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned about the safety of himself and other vehicle operators. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 45,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HARKER HEIGHTS, TX |
| VIN pattern | 3D7ML48C96GXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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