| Subject: | Hood latch |
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| Investigations Summary: |
This investigation was opened on May. 3, 2000.
It was closed on Apr. 20, 2001.
Note: this investigation has resulted in
a vehicle safety recall. Onmarch 20, 1995, daimlerchrysler filed a defect report for 181,008 1994 and 1995 Dodge ram trucks manufacturedc from January 21, 1994 - October 25, 1994 at the Dodge city assembly plant and from March 26, 1994 - December 8, 1994 at the lago alberto assembly plant. The secondary hood latch rod could bind on the guide bracket and prevent engagement of the secondary latch. If this occurs when the primary latch is not engaged, the hood could fly up when the vehicle is being driven and obstruct the drier's vision increasing the potential for a crash. The recall remedy was to replace the sedcondary hood latch. Owners were notified in August of 1995. This recall rate as of 2/97 was 68% |
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