Four problems related to hood hinge have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While traveling westbound on us 30 in the right lane just pass st rt 603 traveling at 60mph the hood released and came back against the windshield. Was able to slow down on the 4 lane and merge to the left berm to stop safely.
2001 Dodge pick up - hood flew up due to failure of secondary safety latch - purchased replacement hood hinges @ cost $239. 00 - damage to hood also which I did not repair.
: the contact stated the hood latch failed causing damage to the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for inspection. The mechanic repaired the hood latch and no repairs were made to the hood. The manufacturer was alerted.
My company owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck, VIN # 387hc13y31m519530. While driving at 50 mph the hood released, flew up and landed against the windshield. The hinges and windshield were broken. But for the grace of god my employee wasn't hurt. Chrysler isn't even interested in investigating what caused this as the truck is out of warranty.