Issue ID | 308429 |
Internal NHTSA # | 891784 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 3500 |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 30/06/01 |
Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving under 50 mph, another driver cut consumer off, and consumer hit a pole, and sustained head and neck injuries. Vehicle's frame bent up like a piece of aluminum foil. Consumer felt frame was too thin. *ak consumer states cab of truck and floor panels buckeled. *slc |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | KENDAL PARK, NJ |
VIN pattern | 3B7MF3356VMXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/01 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 50 |
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