NHTSA Complaint #10557331 — 1998 DODGE RAM 1500

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10557331
Vehicle	1998 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	December 14, 2013
Date Filed	December 26, 2013
Mileage	115,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE, THE FRONT END OF THE FRAME FRACTURED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 115,000.

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