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Tires complaints
33 reportsClear category filter125,000 miles · Jun 4, 2018
Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR TRACKER 2 SERIES TIRES, SIZE: P265/70R17 (NA). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE TREAD ON ALL FOUR TIRES SEPARATED. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SENT AN EMAIL TO WALMART'S STORE MANAGER VIA THE CORPORATE WEBSITE, BUT DID NOT RECEIVE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR TRACKER 2 SERIES TIRES, SIZE: P265/70R17 (NA). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE TREAD ON ALL FOUR TIRES SEPARATED. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SENT AN EMAIL TO WALMART'S STORE MANAGER VIA THE CORPORATE WEBSITE, BUT DID NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. THE CONTACT ALSO SENT AN EMAIL TO THE MANUFACTURER AND DID NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 125,000. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *TT CONSUMER ONLY HAD ABOUT 2,000 MILES ON THOSE TIRES BEFORE REPLACING UPDATED 9/21/18*JB
NHTSA ODI #11099818
80,000 miles · Feb 19, 2016
Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH COOPER DAKOTA MT (NA) TIRES, SIZE LT285/75R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH COOPER DAKOTA MT (NA) TIRES, SIZE LT285/75R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS EXAMINED BY THE MANUFACTURER WHO INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY AGE, DRYNESS, AND WEAR. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
NHTSA ODI #10837214
173,739 miles · Apr 22, 2014
Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH NITTO MUDGRAPPLER TIRES (NA), SIZE 33X12.50R17 LT. THE DOT NUMBER WAS 73BDED54311. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN UNRELATED REPAIR AND THEY NOTICED THAT THE TREAD ON ALL FOUR TIRES WAS DRY ROTTED. THE TIRES HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED.…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH NITTO MUDGRAPPLER TIRES (NA), SIZE 33X12.50R17 LT. THE DOT NUMBER WAS 73BDED54311. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN UNRELATED REPAIR AND THEY NOTICED THAT THE TREAD ON ALL FOUR TIRES WAS DRY ROTTED. THE TIRES HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,739.
NHTSA ODI #10584115
35,000 miles · Jan 3, 2014
TiresWheels
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE DETACHED AND BECAME JAMMED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE CORD THAT WAS HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE WAS CORRODED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE DETACHED AND BECAME JAMMED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE CORD THAT WAS HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE WAS CORRODED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10558326
135,714 miles · Sep 20, 2012
TiresWheels
THE UNDER THE BED SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLY CABLE BROKE AT THE JUNCTION OF WHERE THE CABLE ENDS AND THE HOLDING METAL ASSEMBLY BEGINS. THE SPARE TIRE CAME LOOSE AND HIT THE HIGHWAY BOUNCING OFF OF THE PAVEMENT AND BECOMING AIRBOURNE BEHIND MY TRUCK . AT THAT TIME IT BECAME A HAZARD FOR ANY VEHICLE ESPECIALLY A MOTORCYCLE BEHIND ME. MY…
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THE UNDER THE BED SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLY CABLE BROKE AT THE JUNCTION OF WHERE THE CABLE ENDS AND THE HOLDING METAL ASSEMBLY BEGINS. THE SPARE TIRE CAME LOOSE AND HIT THE HIGHWAY BOUNCING OFF OF THE PAVEMENT AND BECOMING AIRBOURNE BEHIND MY TRUCK . AT THAT TIME IT BECAME A HAZARD FOR ANY VEHICLE ESPECIALLY A MOTORCYCLE BEHIND ME. MY SPARE IS A 16 INCH TIRE AND WEIGHS OVER 35 POUNDS. I GOT OFF THE INTERSTATE AT THE NEXT EXIT AND TRIED TO FIND THE TIRE BUT COULD NOT LOCATE IT . I SUSPECT IT WENT OFF THE ROAD AND DOWN A STEEP EMBANKMENT. NO CARS BEHIND ME STRUCK THE TIRE AND NO WAS HURT. AFTER INSPECTING THE SPARE TIRE CRANK ASSEMBLY I FOUND THE CABLE WAS RUSTED AND SUSPECT THE HOLDING NUT ASSEMBLY WAS TOO. I HAVE NOT USED MY TRUCK FOR OFF ROAD USE ONLY TO TRAVEL BACK AND FORTH TO WORK AND TO HAUL MATERIAL WHEN NEEDED. I WENT TO THE LOCAL JUNK YARD AND WAS BOUGHT ANOTHER SPARE TIRE CRANK ASSEMBLY OFF OF A 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND FOUND THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY WAS ALSO RUSTED. I SUSPECT THAT IT MAY FAIL IN THE FUTURE JUST LIKE MINE DID. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW FOR ON INSPECTION IT IS EASY TO SEE HOW RUST CAN MAKE THE HOLDING NUT AND WASHER FAIL. I AM AFRAID THIS IS GOING TO HAPPEN OR ALREADY HAS HAPPENED ON DODGE TRUCKS USING THIS TYPE OF SPARE TIRE HOLDER. IF THIS TIRE COMING FREE AND HITTING THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH COULD HAVE CAUSE SERIOUS HARM TO ANOTHER VEHICLE OR COULD HAVE LED TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. MY GUESS IS THAT MANY TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED BUT HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10476517
76,759 miles · Aug 6, 2010
Tires
OPERATING VEHICLE ON FLORIDA TURNPIKE AT 70 MPH WHEN I EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT TO THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE CONTROL, HOWEVER I WAS ABLE TO RECOVER. REASON FOR BLOWOUT: TREAD SEPARATION- DEFECTIVE TIRE - TIRE FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #10347607
Mileage unknown · Jun 28, 2010
Tires
SPARE TIRE IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED WHICH CAUSES YOU TO LOOSE YOUR SPARE TIRE WHICH HAS HAPPENED TO ME CAUSING DAMAGE TO OTHER PARTS CAUSE CABLE IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO SECURE YOUR TIRE PROPER AND NOW I AM LIKE OTHERS I HAVE SPOKEN TO WITH THE SAME TRUCKS HAS HAPPENED TO THEM ALSO. NOW I HAVE TO LOOK FOR ANOTHER SPARE AND REAR B…
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SPARE TIRE IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED WHICH CAUSES YOU TO LOOSE YOUR SPARE TIRE WHICH HAS HAPPENED TO ME CAUSING DAMAGE TO OTHER PARTS CAUSE CABLE IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO SECURE YOUR TIRE PROPER AND NOW I AM LIKE OTHERS I HAVE SPOKEN TO WITH THE SAME TRUCKS HAS HAPPENED TO THEM ALSO. NOW I HAVE TO LOOK FOR ANOTHER SPARE AND REAR BUMPER DUE TO DAMAGE DONE AND DENT TO REAR CORNER PANEL. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED TO DODGE SO IT CAN BE REPAIRED RIGHT SO IT IS NOT A SAFETY HAZARD TO ALL OTHER PEOPLE ON THE ROAD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10340343
111,000 miles · Sep 9, 2009
EquipmentTiresWheelsCrashInjury
MY FRONT END RIM AND TIRE LOCKED UP AT 59 MPH-CAUSING A SEVERE SWERVE TO THE LEFT/RIGHT-THEN I SWERVED INTO AN 18 WHEELER;AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY;SEATBELTS WERE NOT UNLATCHING PRIOR TO ACCIDENT SO NOT USABLE AT THE TIME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10283409
136,000 miles · Apr 13, 2009
Tires
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER DISCOVERER ATR TIRES, SIZE 245/75R/16 (NA). WHILE PLACING TIRE SHINE ON THE TIRES, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS SHOWING SIGNS OF SEPARATION. HE WAS ALSO ABLE TO SEE THE RADIAL PART OF THE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HIM TO TAKE THE VE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER DISCOVERER ATR TIRES, SIZE 245/75R/16 (NA). WHILE PLACING TIRE SHINE ON THE TIRES, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS SHOWING SIGNS OF SEPARATION. HE WAS ALSO ABLE TO SEE THE RADIAL PART OF THE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HIM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A TIRE SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC AT THE SHOP STATED THAT THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE AND OTHER TIRES WERE BEGINNING TO DISPLAY SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION. HE CONSULTED THE MANUFACTURER AGAIN AND THEY STATED THAT SINCE THE TIRES WERE NOT THE SIZE CITED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06T016000, THEY WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 136,000.
NHTSA ODI #10265071
44,000 miles · Feb 9, 2009
Tires
WHILE I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK ONE DAY, MY FIRST INDICATION WAS A HIGH VIBRATION FROM THE LEFT FRONT TIRE AT CERTAIN SPEEDS, AND A SLIGHT PULL TO THE LEFT. WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION (ABOUT FIVE MINUTES AFTER I FIRST FELT THE VIBRATION) MY TIRE BLEW OUT ALL THE AIR INSTANTLY. AFTER I GOT THE TIRE CHANGED, I INSPECTED IT, AN…
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WHILE I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK ONE DAY, MY FIRST INDICATION WAS A HIGH VIBRATION FROM THE LEFT FRONT TIRE AT CERTAIN SPEEDS, AND A SLIGHT PULL TO THE LEFT. WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION (ABOUT FIVE MINUTES AFTER I FIRST FELT THE VIBRATION) MY TIRE BLEW OUT ALL THE AIR INSTANTLY. AFTER I GOT THE TIRE CHANGED, I INSPECTED IT, AND FOUND SEVERAL SIDEWALL CRACKS RUNNING FROM THE EDGE OF THE TREADS PROGRESSING DOWN TO THE SIDEWALL ABOUT 2 TO 3 INCHES IN LENGTH. THEY RAN AT AN ANGLE THAT MATCHED THE ROTATION OF THE TIRE. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE SIDEWALL AT ANY TIME. SOME OF THE OTHER TIRES SHOW SMALL LINES THAT COULD DEVELOP INTO CRACKS. I HAVE NOT TAKEN THE TIRES TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE BECAUSE I WANT TO MAKE SURE IF IT IS A DEFECT I WANT THE PUBLIC WARNED AND PREVENT ANY TRAGEDY. THANK YOU. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10258137
Official recalls
2Dec 10, 2003
ON CERTAIN 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE SNOW PLOW PREPARATION PACKAGE, THE TIRES SUPPLIED ON SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS THAT SLIGHTLY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TIRE LOAD CAPACITY AS DEFINED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT P245/75R16 TIRES TO MEET THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY SPECIFIED ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND ACCOMMODATE THE ADDITION OF A COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE SNOW PLOW AND HARDWARE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
May 8, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. NOTE: THE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE BUILT AT THE WARREN ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; ST. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT ("J" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 19, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; LAGO ALBERTO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("M" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; AND SALTILLO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("G" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000. IMPORTANT: VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALREADY HAD THE PROPER CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL. IN ADDITION, 1997-2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2001. ALSO SOME 1997-200 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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NHTSA investigations
2PE08047 · 2000-2001 Dodge RAM Pickup Hood Latch
Opened Jul 25, 2008 · Closed Dec 17, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch; Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments
THE AGENCY OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 30 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE HOODS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS FLEW UP AND BLOCKED THE DRIVER'S VISION.THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY HOOD LATCH AND A SECONDARY (BACKUP) HOOD LATCH.THE SECONDARY LATCH IS DESIGNED TO SECURE THE HOOD IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED OR OTHERWISE MALFUNCTIONS.IN THESE COMPLAINTS, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MALFUNCTIONED, APPARENTLY DUE TO CORROSION, AND DID NOT LATCH.DODGE CONDUCTED RECALL 01V-040 IN 1999 TO ADDRESS SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS.THE INFORMATION CHRYSLER PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER INDICATED THAT THE MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH SECONDARY HOOD LATCHES WITH STAINLESS STEEL RETURN SPRINGS, AS OPPOSED TO THE EARLIER RECALLED TRUCKS THAT HAD ZINC COATED CARBON STEEL RETURN SPRINGS.THE RECALLED COMPONENTS WERE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION-INDUCED FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF MATERIAL USED, WHEREAS THE CORROSION FAILURES IN THE NEWER MODELS APPEAR TO BE DUE TO LUBRICATION LOSS OVER TIME (REGULAR APPLICATION OF GREASE IS ADVISED PER INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNERS' MANUAL). ODI'S REVIEW OF CHRYSLER'S WARRANTY, COMPLAINT, AND INJURY DATA FOR THE 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES INDICATES THAT THE RATES FOR SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE LOW AND ARE DECLINING.A POTENTIAL DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
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Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
THE AGENCY OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 30 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE HOODS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS FLEW UP AND BLOCKED THE DRIVER'S VISION.THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY HOOD LATCH AND A SECONDARY (BACKUP) HOOD LATCH.THE SECONDARY LATCH IS DESIGNED TO SECURE THE HOOD IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED OR OTHERWISE MALFUNCTIONS.IN THESE COMPLAINTS, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MALFUNCTIONED, APPARENTLY DUE TO CORROSION, AND DID NOT LATCH.DODGE CONDUCTED RECALL 01V-040 IN 1999 TO ADDRESS SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS.THE INFORMATION CHRYSLER PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER INDICATED THAT THE MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH SECONDARY HOOD LATCHES WITH STAINLESS STEEL RETURN SPRINGS, AS OPPOSED TO THE EARLIER RECALLED TRUCKS THAT HAD ZINC COATED CARBON STEEL RETURN SPRINGS.THE RECALLED COMPONENTS WERE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION-INDUCED FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF MATERIAL USED, WHEREAS THE CORROSION FAILURES IN THE NEWER MODELS APPEAR TO BE DUE TO LUBRICATION LOSS OVER TIME (REGULAR APPLICATION OF GREASE IS ADVISED PER INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNERS' MANUAL). ODI'S REVIEW OF CHRYSLER'S WARRANTY, COMPLAINT, AND INJURY DATA FOR THE 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES INDICATES THAT THE RATES FOR SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE LOW AND ARE DECLINING.A POTENTIAL DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments
THE AGENCY OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 30 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE HOODS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS FLEW UP AND BLOCKED THE DRIVER'S VISION.THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY HOOD LATCH AND A SECONDARY (BACKUP) HOOD LATCH.THE SECONDARY LATCH IS DESIGNED TO SECURE THE HOOD IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED OR OTHERWISE MALFUNCTIONS.IN THESE COMPLAINTS, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MALFUNCTIONED, APPARENTLY DUE TO CORROSION, AND DID NOT LATCH.DODGE CONDUCTED RECALL 01V-040 IN 1999 TO ADDRESS SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS.THE INFORMATION CHRYSLER PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER INDICATED THAT THE MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH SECONDARY HOOD LATCHES WITH STAINLESS STEEL RETURN SPRINGS, AS OPPOSED TO THE EARLIER RECALLED TRUCKS THAT HAD ZINC COATED CARBON STEEL RETURN SPRINGS.THE RECALLED COMPONENTS WERE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION-INDUCED FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF MATERIAL USED, WHEREAS THE CORROSION FAILURES IN THE NEWER MODELS APPEAR TO BE DUE TO LUBRICATION LOSS OVER TIME (REGULAR APPLICATION OF GREASE IS ADVISED PER INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNERS' MANUAL). ODI'S REVIEW OF CHRYSLER'S WARRANTY, COMPLAINT, AND INJURY DATA FOR THE 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES INDICATES THAT THE RATES FOR SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE LOW AND ARE DECLINING.A POTENTIAL DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
PE00025 · Rear Safety Belt Anchorage Disengagement
Opened Jul 6, 2000 · Closed Dec 27, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:rear/other
ALLEGE THAT BOTH REAR INBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES WERE FOUND TO LACK PROPER ATTACHMENTS.
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