Hood Hinge problems of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Two problems related to hood hinge have been reported for the 1996 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hood Hinge problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2002

Hood blew up while driving 40 mph, no injuries.

2 Hood Hinge problem

Spring on hood corroded, causing hood not remain in the down position. Please give any further details.


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