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2003 Dodge RAM QUAD CAB Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	797771
Internal NHTSA #	10339633
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM QUAD CAB
Model Year	2003
File date	23/03/10
Component	STRUCTURE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I was getting into my pickup truck while in the process of leaving work to go home for day. I reached in and grab the grab handle located on the "a-pillar" and started to pull my self into my vehicle. The "a-pillar" grab handle broke, causing me to fall backward sticking my head on the drivers door and then the ground as i continued the fall to the ground. As a result of this fall i developed a subdural hematoma and almost died twice as a result of this defective part. Both the drivers side "a-pillar" grab handle and "b-pillar" grab handle from the passenger side are in the hands of a forensic engineer who has determined that both parts were substandard. The passenger side was also cracked around hold down bolts and ready to fail. Pickup truck was a 2003 dodge quad cab 1500 4x4 on factory 20" tires. Chrysler llc. Is well aware that this problem exists but has chosen to do nothing! In 2003 when motor trend tested the dodge quad cab for their " truck of year award" the part failed on motor trend magazine. There have been numerous serious injuries reported pertaining to these defective parts, but chrysler has decided that their bottom line was more important than their customers health. A recall needs to be made for these parts to stop these injuries. I ended up missing 3. 5 months of work and my health insurance company ended up paying out over $350,000. 00 for these injuries. I bought this truck in 2003 new and i did so in good faith. Chrysler needs to act in good faith and replace these parts and protect their customers.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	100500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BREESE, IL
VIN pattern	1D7HU18Z93SXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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No. of injured persons	1
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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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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2003 Dodge RAM QUAD CAB Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Dodge RAM QUAD CAB Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects

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