I was driving my 2001 dodge ram 1500 pick-up truck at approximately 30 miles per hour and the hood flew open, completely blocking my view. The hood and hood hinges were damaged and the windshield was cracked and required replacing.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the hood of the vehicle spontaneously opened, which significantly reduced the contact's visibility. He is in the process of taking the vehicle to a dealer to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.
I was traveling in the range of 30-45mph when out of no where my hood flew open and smashed against my windshield, causing me to be totally blinded and crash into a tall curb tearing apart some suspension parts and also the wipers were pinched and later began smoking. Followed by the truck not going into reverse. The truck is a 2001 dodge ram 1500 4x4.
My 2001 dodge 1500 truck experienced hood latch failure while driving today, 10-3-08. I had the hood open earlier in the day and closed it the same way I've done for 7 years, which is with enough force to latch the hood. Five minutes into my drive to pick up my daughter and driving appx. 30 MPH, the hood unlatched and flip completely up onto the windshield. Fortunately neither myself, my son or others were hurt when I had to stomp the breaks and get off the road. The hinges and hood are both bent. I came across the federal safety agency action number : pe08047 while I was on the net attempting to find out how to fix the damage. Please include me as part of the complaint file. Thank you, glenn zimmerman
2001 dodge ram 1500 cracked, falling in dash heater core failure due to ground wire never being secured from factory rear doors will not open by using inside door handle electric lock switch failure passenger side. *tr hood hinges broke on both sides tailgate cable support drivers side replaced twice
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the hood of the vehicle unexpectedly flew open, blocking all visibility. The contact was able to safely maneuver to the side of the road. The dealer stated that his vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v040000 (latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch). The contact has not filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 170,000.
Hood safety latch issue. Popped latch from inside of truck. Received phone call, did not open hood. Forgot hood was popped, started driving. Hood flew open back onto the windshield warping the hood and hinges.
Tl-caller owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500 new england limited edition. Current mileage is 66,200. Failure mileage was 66,150. While driving down a hill at 30 MPH the hood flew up and put a line across the bottom of windshield. The visibility was zero. He slammed on brakes and stopped vehicle. He got on top of the vehicle and had to force the hood back down. It would not stay closed on its own so he had to bungee it down. There was extensive hood damage he drove home about four blocks away. Called dealer next morning and was told there was no recall for that year and model the hood recall was only for 1994-1999. Ktf the consumer stated received a letter from daimler chrysler stating that there was a recall for the 1994-1999 due to the fact that the hood latch had failed and was rusted in the open position that was why the recall was issued for the years previously stated. However, the consumer stated there is a 2 line blurb in the owners manual on page 312 that states when performing maintenance services please use multipurpose grease ngli grade 2ep. They don't believe in the letter that it was done during the oil change. The consumer stated will contact places where he had oil change. Updated 07/10/07
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 40 MPH, the front hood opened on its own causing damage to the vehicle. The service dealer determined this occurred due to the hood's safety latch being rusted. The hood, hinges and locks all needed to be replaced. Updated 10/18/2006 -
I have a 2001 dodge ram 1500 and the dashboard has multiple cracks in it. I went to the dodge dealer and the say they haven't had any complaints on the dashboard. That's bull ,my father has a 2500 dodge and he has the exact same problem with his dash. It's a problem dodge doesn't want to address.
Dt: the contact stated while attempting to release the parking brake he touched the hood latch and it came up. The vehicle had a secondary latch that suppose to be unlatched on the outside, but it did not hold the hood. The dealership told the contact to bring the vehicle for service. There was a recall on the older models. The manufacturer has not been contacted.
I checked the oil level on the vehicle and closed the hood. I then tried to lift the hood after it was closed to make sure that it was well closed. I could not. I then proceeded to drive on the street at 30-40 miles per hour and 5 minutes after checking the oil, the hood popped up, bent backwards, and smashed the front windshield. No police report was filed but it occurred at 10:30 am in front of the east greenbush, ny walmart, and an east greenbush police officer did stop to help me reattach the bent hood and secure it so I could drive home to arrange repairs. I have no idea why the hood popped up. It should have stayed closed. I wonder why even the hood safety latch appeared to have failed. The front hood had to be replaced as well as the front windshield, the safety latch, and the hood brackets ($1800). I kept the old parts after they were replaced. I noticed that the hood safety latch had been recalled on the dodge ram 1994-1999. The 2001 dodge ram has the same body. Is the latch still defective?
Dt: the hood flew up while driving down the road at 30 MPH. This was the first incident. Upon inspection the was not working. Took vehicle to a dealer, who said the secondary hood latch froze. Repairs were scheduled at this time. Contacted daimler/chrysler, who claimed vehicle it was not under warranty, and there was no recall. Owner's manual suggested lubrication at oil changes, and consumer should conatct insurance company. Consumer wished to add that there were other recalls on older dodge models for the same issue, but not on this.
Driving 40mph my hood released and stood straight up nearly touching the windshield. This bent the hood attachment brackets on both sides, and bent the edge of the hood at the bracket areas. I had to look under the hood to pull over on the shoulder. My dodge ram is a 2001 and was not included in the other recalls for this incedent which included model years 1994-1999. After looking at the hood latch assembly it is very corroded and failed due to this corrosion. After standing on my windshield and forcing the hood back down I it would not engage beyond the secondary latch. I slowly drove home and applied tons of wd40 which has temporarily loosed the latch assembly enough for it to work. However, the brackets and hood are still bent and I cannot open the hood further than a foot or so. I have secured the hood shut with strapping untill I can get this fixed.
While accelerating on I-65 to cruising speed of 70, the hood on my 2001 dodge ram 1500 flipped up and banged against the windshield, cracking the glass and causing loss of sight of the road ahead. I was able to get the truck off to the side by looking out the side window. In traffic on a 3-4 lane expressway, I would have had a major accident. In talking with the dodge dealer, I was told there was no indicated defect in the latch, which obviously had failed, including the safety latch. I am wondering how many more of these incidents have occurred. I am very disappointed in the response I got from my dealer. My insurance company is covering the damage under my comprehensive policy. I will keep the old parts.
Left rear of quad cab not welded completely. Quad cab door and drivers' side door do not close completely. You can hear them rattle when driving. This was reported to two separate dealers and the factory representative and chrysler corporation. They offered $500.00 for the defect. This is a safety defect as well as a value defect. We fear the drivers' side door may open, as well as the quad cab door, in an accident.
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