The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram. While driving 40 mph the hood un latched and slammed against the windshield. Upon further inspection she noticed that the hood latch had fractured. No repairs were made. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure and current mileages were 160,000.

- Lonsdale, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram. While driving 55 mph the hood of the vehicle opened, which impaired his visibility. He was able to safely drive to the emergency lane and temporarily secure the hood in a latched position. A mechanic, upon inspection concluded that the hood latch failed. He was in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.

- Streetsboro, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500. While the contact's spouse was driving approximately 35 mph onto a ramp, the hood flew up and cracked the windshield. The failure occurred without warning. The current and failure mileages were 90,000.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

: the contact stated the safety latch on the hood rusted causing the hood of the vehicle to come up and hit the windshield. The dealership was not notified. There were no problems with the hood latch prior to the incident. Updated 11/17/06.

- West Falls, NY, USA

2000, 1500 Dodge Ram, hood flew up traveling about 40-45 mph on highway 125. Body shop stated that it was do to faulty hood latch. Vehicle is well maintained and cared for.

- Nottingham, NH, USA

The hood latch failed. We were driving on the interstate going approximately 65 mph and the hood flew up and slammed into the windshield, causing zero visibility. The windshield shattered, and hood was destroyed, a major accident could have easily occurred. No personal injuries, but approximately $3,000 damage to vehicle.

- Belington, WV, USA

While driving the vehicle at 10mph the hood broke due to a corrode latch. Caused damage to the windshield. Replaced the hood.

- Port Aransas, TX, USA

Consumer states while driving 65mph the hood flew up causing zero visability.

- Bridgeport, NY, USA

While driving 55 mph the hood flew open. Manufacturer was contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Brownstown, IN, USA

While driving 60 mph, hood flew open because secondary latch broke, vehicle at dealership at this time. The secondary hood latch had bent back towards the firewall so that it became totally inoperative, thats when the primary latch failed, the hood opened suddenly with no warning.

- San Antonio, TX, USA