Dodge Ram 250 2001

Model Ram 250 made in 2001 by Dodge got 2 consumer complains as well as 2 investigations. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and power train. The car had some investigations: latches/locks/linkages and structure.

Ram 250 year 2001

Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 2001

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH
PE08047	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	07/25/2008	12/17/2008	2000-2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP 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
PE08047	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	07/25/2008	12/17/2008	2000-2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP 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.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
09/07/2002
	While driving at 45mph in a frontal collison none of the air bags deployed on impact. front end came off.*ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
11/20/2002		7	09/01/2000
	Transfer case leaks at rear drive shaft output. has been repaired 7 times-still leaks. housing & shaft seal were just replaced still leaks. chrysler claims no known defects. dt