NHTSA Complaint #10501358 — 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10501358
Vehicle	2001 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Date of Incident	February 9, 2013
Date Filed	March 5, 2013
Mileage	130,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

PULLED OUT OF PARKING LOT HOOD FLEW OPEN CRACKED WINDSHIELD BENT HINGES AND HOOD , BARELY GOT SHUT , AFRAID TO OPEN AGAIN , HAD IT CHECKED OUT BY MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT THESE LATCHES ARE RECALLED AND FAIL ALL THE TIME. *TR

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