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1998 Dodge RAM VAN Structure Frame And Members Underbody Shield Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	996714
Internal NHTSA #	10525871
Manufacurer	Chrysler Group LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM VAN
Model Year	1998
File date	19/07/13
Component	STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELD
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Some dodge ram vans have a latent defect in the frame that is very dangerous. As far as i can tell, there is no recall even though the internet is littered with complaints, incidents and accidents due to failure of the frame in one spot. I believe that the ac runoff is vented directly into the frame which, over time results in the eventual failure of the frame at the point where the suspension and steering are located - this results in loss of control of the vehicle. There is no easy way to correct this problem short of replacing the whole frame. Dodge denies that this is a problem and blames this defect on road salt and conditions. This would be a valid assertion if the rest of the vehicle had rot problems elsewhere on the vehicle. Including the much more volatile body parts, which are in some cases, still solid and in good condition. This problem is prevalent in several years of this model truck. This problem is easy to check for and needs to be addressed by dodge simply because the vans are getting older and this problem will be occurring more frequently.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	161000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	DUNMORE, PA
VIN pattern	2B6HB11X8WKXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	03/07/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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1998 Dodge RAM VAN Structure Frame And Members Underbody Shield Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1998 Dodge RAM VAN Structure Frame And Members Underbody Shield Problems, Complaints and Defects

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