# 2003 DODGE RAM 2500 — STRUCTURE
> NHTSA complaint `773590` · 2010-03-13 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 2500
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STRUCTURE
- **Miles at failure:** 111,134
## 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
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*