Hood Hinge Problems of Dodge Dakota

The hood unexpectedly flew open and smashed the windshield of my 2001 Dodge ram 1500 truck! the front end of the truck is now destroyed and I have come to find out that this truck has already been recalled for this exact same issue from 1994-1999. Obviously it was not fixed after 1999 because I have located 9 other people besides myself who own 2001 models and who have had the exact same problem.

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Two hours of highway travel 45-65 mph. Traveling north on interstate 91, 1 mile south of exit 3 vermont @approximately 13:50 speed approximately 65 mph. Hood unexpectedly flew up and back against the windshield blocking all field of view. Luckily, I was able to slow down and once off a bridge pulled over in the emergency lane. Damage to windshield, hood, hinges and grille. 3 other passengers in the vehicle but no one was hurt. Latched the hood down with rope and slowly returned to 336 knower rd westminster. Inspection of the hood latches showed both very rusty and the safety latch frozen. This appears to have failed. All equipment was original on the vehicle.

While traveling at about 75 mph front hood will come up. Also has happened at lower speeds. Had not contacted dealer.

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