# 2001 DODGE RAM — STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
> NHTSA complaint `289258` · 2001-04-23 · 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
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
- **Speed:** 10 mph
## Narrative
I WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR COLLISION WITH A SMALL ATV ON PUBLIC TRAILS ON DNR PROPERTY IN SOUTH CAROLINA.  WHILE THE ATV ESCAPED DAMAGE, THE FRONT BUMPER OF MY TRUCK WAS A TOTAL LOSS.  I WOULD HATE TO SEE THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE AND THE LACK OF PROTECTION IF INVOLVED IN A CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE.  ALSO, ACCORDING TO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS IN THE GREENVILLE NEWS ON 04/21/2001, TESTS CONDUCTED BY THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY SAID THAT THESE BUMPERS SUSTAINED "EXCESSIVE" DAMAGE IN 5 MPH CRASHES. REPAIR BILL FROM TEST--$2006.  *AK
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