Transport CanadaCritical
1994 DODGE RAMTransport Canada Recall #2001055
The official notice
Defect
On certain pickup trucks located in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime provinces, corrosion of the hood secondary latch return spring may cause the hood secondary latch to become inoperative, possibly allowing the hood to open unexpectedly if the primary hood latch mechanism is not engaged. Such an occurrence could block driver vision and result in possible loss of control and a crash.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
A new secondary hood latch that incorporates a stainless steel spring will be installed on affected vehicles.
73,167 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 973Updated June 10, 2026