NHTSA Complaint #10279794 — 1998 DODGE RAM 1500
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10279794 |
| Vehicle | 1998 DODGE RAM 1500 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 114,863 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | SC |
Consumer Description
TAILGATE CABLE FAILURE. DRIVER'S SIDE TAILGATE CABLE ON MY 1998 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 BROKE INTO TWO PIECES. THE CABLE UNDERNEATH THE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC SLEEVE RUSTED THROUGH AT THE FLEX POINT. THIS TRUCK IS NOT ABUSED AND IS AN OCCASIONAL USE VEHICLE. *TR
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