# 1996 DODGE RAM — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
> NHTSA complaint `304631` · 2001-07-19 · 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:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- **Speed:** 60 mph
## Narrative
WAS DRIVING DOWN A COUNTRY ROAD AT 60MPH AND THE HOOD OF MY 1996 DODGE CHOSE TO FLY UP.  FORTUNATELY, ALL I DID WAS TAKE THE DITCH AND A GAURD RAIL.  COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE.  CHRYSLER SAID THEY TURNED IT OVER TO AN INVESTIGATION GROUP BACK IN EARLY MAY.  STILL NO WORD!*AK
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