| Issue ID | 552546 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10129941 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM QUAD CAB |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 24/07/05 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: the drivers side assist handle that was used to get into vehicle came off in the consumers hand and he fell out of truck on his back. The consumer was not hurt. The consumer was concerned about his grandmother using the one on the passenger side to help her get in. The dealer replaced them all the time. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86475 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BAYARD, NM |
| VIN pattern | 3D7HA18N02GXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 24/02/04 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | RIDGEWOOD MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 800-713-3325 |
| Dealer's city | SILVER CITY |
| Dealer's state code | NM |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 88061 |