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2003 DODGE RAM 2500 — STRUCTURE

1 injured · 773590 · 2010-03-13

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 2500
Year
2003
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
STRUCTURE
Miles at failure
111,134

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TODAY AS I WAS ENTERING MY DODGE RAM 2500 TRUCK ON THE DRIVING SIDE, I USED THE HANDLE PROVIDED TO CLIMB UP TO THE DRIVING SEAT. WHEN HALF THE WAY UP TO THE SEAT THE PLASTIC HANDLE BROKE CAUSING ME TO LOOSE MY GRIP AND CRASH DOWN TO THE PAVEMENT. CURRENTLY I AM IN PAIN BECAUSE OF THE FALL, IT APPEAR THAT THE HANDLE IS MADE BY DEFECTIVE PLASTIC. *TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10319376
Machine
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