NHTSA Complaint #10248388 — 2000 DODGE RAM 1500

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10248388
Vehicle	2000 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Date of Incident	November 9, 2008
Date Filed	November 10, 2008
Mileage	161,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING DONE THE ROAD AT 45 MPH, HOOD UNEXPECTEDLY OPENED, BLOCKING MY VIEW OF THE ROAD AND CAUSING MY WINDSHIELD TO SMASH. IMMEDIATE INSPECTION OF SAFETY LATCH SHOWED THAT IT WAS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY DUE TO BUILT UP RUST. WINDSHIELD AND HOOD WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED, ALONG WITH SAFTEY LATCH. (ALL DAMAGED PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR NOW). *TR

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