NHTSA Complaint #10494715 — 2006 DODGE RAM 1500

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10494715
Vehicle	2006 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	January 25, 2013
Date Filed	January 25, 2013
Mileage	84,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WV

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. THE HEATER THEN FAILED, CAUSING THE AIR TO FLOW TOWARD THE FLOORBOARD. IN ADDITION, THE WINDSHIELD COULD NOT BE CLEARED USING THE DEFROSTER AND THE WINDSHIELD BECAME FOGGED, BLOCKING THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,000. RETURNED BY USPS. 2ND ATTEMPT ON 2/21/2013 FAILED. *KB

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