2000 Dodge Ram NHTSA Investigations
NHTSA Ram Defect Investigations
The following investigations on the Dodge Ram have been announced by the ODI. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about investigations by the NHTSA.
Recent 2000 Ram Investigations
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2000-2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP HOOD LATCH Defect Investigation for the 2000 Ram
Vehicle Component: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch*
Summary: 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.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE08047 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on December 17 2008 and no recall was issued.
* This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.