10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 0 miles
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1995 Dodge Ram 2500 with recalls concerns customer states that the recalls have not been fix by the dealer and it almost got him killed* the consumer stated there was a recall on the secondary hood latch and the dealer told him they could not perform the recall, because the primary latch was defective. Upon leaving the dealership, the consumer hit a bump and the hood flew up over the windshield, which caused the consumer to loose control of the vehicle, and subsequently hit a jersey barrier. The consumer also stated the dealer didn't perform the coil spring tower recall sufficiently. The consumer stated the dealer didn't use a wrench, they just tack welded the plate on each tower. The recall was suppose to take 5 hours, however the consumer stated they were done in 15 minutes.
- Moodus, CT, USA
Nar 3-11-03 the consumer stated that when his truck was used for snow plowing, the front of the truck twisted, which caused stress to various areas of the truck. In addition the consumer felt that the shock tower defect recall(99V214000) may be part of the problem. It has been suggested by the consumer that the truck be recalled and repaired.
- North Branch, MN, USA
99 V 214 000/suspension, unable to get the dealer metro auto mall; queen village, NY; phone # 718/479-6452 to honor recall repairs properly. Manufacturers representative had to be called in to inform dealer to make corrections on repairs, currently dealer is unable to correct problem due to improper tools. Consumer was recently notified that the body shop that did the repair originally borrowed the correct welding equipment, and was informed that the repairs would be taken care and to come back to the body shop, consumer inspected the welding equipment machine and it was incorrect per the requirements for the safety recall.
- Queen Village, NY, USA
Recall 99V214000/ manufacturer's recall 835. Tires started to rub if making a right turn. Shock tower came loose from frame. Shock tower busted all way, except a 1/2 inch it was ripping through tower. If vehicle hits a bump it would loose control. Consumer was responsible for $954. The manufacturer could not sell parts to the consumer, who wanted to fix the vehicle himself.
- North Las Vegas, NV, USA
Consumer was not satisfied with recall (99V-214) repair, when the repair was completed the dealership did not complete alignment.
- Prospect, KY, USA
The left spring bracket broke off the truck frame while driving prior to recall notice 99V-214 causing the steering to become difficult. Nlm
- Gonzales, TX, USA
The left spring bracket broke off the truck frame while driving prior to recall notice 99V-214 causing the steering to become difficult. Nlm
- Gonzales, TX, USA
NHTSA recall 99V214000/ manufacturer's recall 835/ suspension: Front shock absorbers. Consumer bought vehicle that was equipped for a plow. Dealer did not have the parts available.
- Totowa, NJ, USA
Shock absorbers failed.
- Tucson, AZ, USA
- Moodus, CT, USA