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2008 Dodge RAM 3500 Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1076362
Internal NHTSA #	10598247
Manufacurer	Chrysler Group LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 3500
Model Year	2008
File date	28/04/14
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I unlocked my 2008 dodge 3500 diesel 4x4 4dr drivers side door. I opened the door and stepped on the running board and went to sit on the seat simultaneously using the roof drivers side pillar (grab handle or support handle) and it slipped out of the roof pillar about 3 inches whereby i lost my balance falling backwards however , i recovered and hit the ground on my feet. If i fell (not recovering) and hit my back or head it could have been disasterous. The support, made of plastic with a center bolt pulled away from the center bolt splitting the plastic. The center bolt remained in its original position. I have since used a piece of metal brace running horizontal to the support with a hole in the middle to support the grab handle. I modified both the right and left front grab handles. It is extremely strong now but i tend to refrain from using it. Please note: the inside temperature in the truck was very hot. A black truck in the sun and temperature about 85f outside. I did not see any vehicle grab handle warnings in the user's guide or on the vehicle. If i can be of further assistance please let me know. *js
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	151082
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BRIGHTWOOD,, VA
VIN pattern	3D7MX48A18GXXXXXX
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	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	4WD
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Dodge RAM 3500 Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Dodge RAM 3500 Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

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