# 1998 DODGE RAM 2500 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
> NHTSA complaint `286645` · 2001-04-16 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 2500
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 TO 50 MPH HOOD FLEW OPEN, BLOCKING  CONSUMER'S  SIGHT, TRUCK WENT TO  RIGHT.  CONSUMER HAD TO STICK HEAD OUT OF  WINDOW TO SEE,  AND VEHICLE WENT INTO A DITCH. CONSUMER COULD HAVE KILLED  SOMEONE.*AK
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