Hood Latch problems of the 1999 Dodge Ram 2500

One problem related to hood latch has been reported for the 1999 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hood Latch problem

Failure Date: 10/14/2005

1) the vehicle was being used to tow a 16' flatbed trailer, with the purpose of picking up a load of hay. The trailer was not yet loaded at the time of the incident. 2) the hood of the vehicle flew open while the vehicle was being driven down a state highway, creating the potential for a serious crash. The ring into which the latch hooks came free of the vehicle, causing the failure. 3) to date, the local dealer and Dodge (daimler Chrysler) have declined to act on the complaint.


Other Latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1999 Dodge Ram 2500

Door Latch problems
2
Tailgate Latch problems
1
Hood Latch problems
1


Ram 2500 Service Bulletins
Ram 2500 Safety Recalls
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