IllustrationWHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 38-45 MPH OR WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND FRONT END BOUNCE AS IF THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF ROUND. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE, ALL FOUR TIRES AND TWO RIMS WERE REPLACED. THE REPAIR SHOP STATES THAT THE FRONT END BOUNCING IS NORMAL. *YH
2000 Dodge RAM
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most RAM years
Owner complaints for the 2000 Dodge RAM are substantially higher than the model-year median of 27.
About this comparison →How this year compares
Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 18 of 147 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Air Bags. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
31 crash reports6 fire reports23 injury reports
What owners actually said
147 reportsWHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED IT FEELS LIKE A ROCK, VEHICLE DOSE NOT RESPOND TO THE APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES, VEHICLE WILL NOT SLOW DOWN. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
FIRE APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED FROM THE ALTERNATOR, FIRE CAUSED BATTERY TO EXPLODE/MELT AND GOT ACID ALL OVER, CONSUMER STATED IN MARCH THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REBUILT, THE OIL HAD BEEN CHANGED 1-2 WEEKS PRIOR TO FIRE, CLAIM 16-N124-673. *SLC
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH HIS SON IN THE REAR/CENTER SEAT. SON TOLD HIS FATHER THAT SEAT BELT WAS BROKEN. UPON EXAMINATION, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ANCHOR PART OF THE SEATBELT WAS NEVER BOLTED IN. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
AFTER 2555 MILES, I STARTED GETTING A VERY MUSTY ODOR COMING FROM MY A/C VENTS. I BROUGHT IT TO CLOSEST DEALER (MASSEY-YARDLEY). WORK DONE STATES "CHECK FOR A LEAK, EVAPORATOR LEAKING,REPLACE EVAPORATOR." AT 5099 MILEAGE, I WENT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE I WAS STILL GETTING A MUSTY ODOR. I STATED I HAD ALLERGY TESTING DONE WHICH C…
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AFTER 2555 MILES, I STARTED GETTING A VERY MUSTY ODOR COMING FROM MY A/C VENTS. I BROUGHT IT TO CLOSEST DEALER (MASSEY-YARDLEY). WORK DONE STATES "CHECK FOR A LEAK, EVAPORATOR LEAKING,REPLACE EVAPORATOR." AT 5099 MILEAGE, I WENT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE I WAS STILL GETTING A MUSTY ODOR. I STATED I HAD ALLERGY TESTING DONE WHICH CAME BACK POSITIVE FOR MOLD & MILDEW AND I WAS HAVING HEALTH PROBLEMS DUE TO THIS CONDITION AND COULD NOT USE MY VEHICLE. THIS TIME THE DEALER CLEANED AND DEODERIZED THE CARPET AND TOLD ME TO REMOVE THE RUBBER MATS, WHICH I DID. THERE WAS NO MOISTURE UNDER THE MATS. I DO NOT HAVE PETS NOR DO I SMOKE, NO CHILDREN. THIS IS A PERSONAL VEHICLE THAT IS NOT USED FOR WORK. I AM A RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE IS ALWAYS KEPT IMMACUATELY CLEAN. THE RUBBER MATS I HAD BOUGHT WERE OF GOOD QUALITY AND ARE AFTERALL, MADE OF INERT RUBBER WHICH DID NOT GIVE OFF ANY ODOR WHATSOEVER. ON MAY 24TH I WENT TO THE DEALER, STATED THAT I HAVE KEPT THE MATS OUT AND THAT IT DIDN'T MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE AND I WAS STILL GETTING A MUSTY ODOR WHICH WAS MAKING ME SICK. DEALER SPRAYED A FOAMING PRODUCT MANUFACTURED BY PETRO CHEMICAL PRODUCTS, INC. INTO THE DRAIN OUTLET AND ALSO SPRAYED SOME CONDITION AIR AUTOMOTIVE REFRESHENER ALSO BY THAT SAME COMPANY. I WAS ALSO TOLD BY THE DEALER NOT TO USE THE MAX A/C SETTING BUT TO USE THE OUTSIDE AIR WHICH IS IN CONTRADICTION TO THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL WHICH STATES, "SELECT MAX A/C WHEN THE OUTSIDE AIR CONTAINS SMOKE, ODORS OR HIGH HUMIDITY. THIS FEATURE ALLOWS FOR RECIRCULATION OF INTERIOR AIR ONLY." TWO OTHER DEALERS THAT I CALLED UP TO GET THEIR OPINION ON MY PROBLEM, INFORMED ME TO SPRAY A CAN OF LYSOL INTO THE INTAKE (I'M SURE THE EPA WOULD FIND THIS A DANGEROUS PRACTICE TO BE INHALING THIS WITHIN A CONFINED AREA). IF CHRYSLER INTENDS FOR ME TO USE THE OUTSIDE AIR, IN CONTRADICTION TO THE OWNERS MANUAL. OUTSIDE AIR INTAKES ARE LARGE ENOUGH TO SUCK IN INSECTS, ETC. *AK
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 60 MPH, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V107000 CONCERNING TRAILER HITCH AND ATTACHMENT. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML
THE PLACEMENT AND SIZE OF THE DRIVER-SIDE AND PASSENGER-SIDE DOOR WINDOW ALONG WITH THE POSITION OF THE DRIVER SEAT IN THE REAR POSITION LIMITS VISIBILITY TO THE POINT OF CREATING A HAZARD. AVERAGE-SIZED (AND LARGER) DRIVERS MUST LEAN FORWARD WHILE SITTING IN THE SEAT TO SEE OUT BEFORE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. A NUMBER OF COMPLAI…
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THE PLACEMENT AND SIZE OF THE DRIVER-SIDE AND PASSENGER-SIDE DOOR WINDOW ALONG WITH THE POSITION OF THE DRIVER SEAT IN THE REAR POSITION LIMITS VISIBILITY TO THE POINT OF CREATING A HAZARD. AVERAGE-SIZED (AND LARGER) DRIVERS MUST LEAN FORWARD WHILE SITTING IN THE SEAT TO SEE OUT BEFORE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS AND NEAR-MISS COLLISIONS DUE TO REDUCED VISIBILITY HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO THE SAFETY OFFICE BY MAINTENANCE WORKERS ASSIGNED TO SUBJECT VANS. A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION BY SAFETY OFFICIALS HAS BEEN COMPLETED; ALLEGED CONDITIONS ARE FOUNDED. REQUEST FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND COORDINATION WITH CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION. PLEASE ADVISE. *AK
Official recalls
604V185000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Apr 12, 2004
ON CERTAIN VAN AND WAGON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), AFTERMARKET BATTERIES MAY LEAK ELECTROLYTE ONTO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR, WHICH CAN COMPROMISE SEALING INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS MAY ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CONNECTOR, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR FOR ELECTROLYTE DAMAGE AND REPLACE THE CONNECTOR AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
01V253000 · Electrical System:wiring
Aug 2, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS AND WAGONS NOT EQUIPPED WITH POWER FRONT SEATS. IN THE PRESENCE OF ROAD SALT, WATER, AND POSSIBLY OTHER DEBRIS, THE POWER SEAT CONNECTOR LOCATED BENEATH THE DRIVER'S SEAT COULD DEVELOP A HIGH RESISTIVE SHORT CIRCUIT THAT CYCLES THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER CYCLES FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, HEAT COULD BUILD UP IN THE CONNECTOR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FROM THE FUSE PANEL. IF AN OWNER DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN PERFORM THE REPAIR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
01V153000 · Air Bags
May 8, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. NOTE: THE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE BUILT AT THE WARREN ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; ST. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT ("J" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 19, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; LAGO ALBERTO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("M" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; AND SALTILLO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("G" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000. IMPORTANT: VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALREADY HAD THE PROPER CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL. IN ADDITION, 1997-2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2001. ALSO SOME 1997-200 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
01V038000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Feb 12, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT TIRE/WHEEL AND THE BRAKE HOSE/ABS SENSOR WIRE ASSEMBLY. DURING FULL LOCK TURNS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE TIRE OR WHEEL TO CONTACT THE BRAKE HOSE/ABS SENSOR WIRE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN WIRE DAMAGE AND/OR A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE, AFFECTING BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES, AND THE ABS SENSOR WIRE WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
00V107000 · Trailer Hitches
Apr 11, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL TRAILER HITCH. THE TRAILER HITCH SIDE BRACKETS WERE MANUFACTURED USING MATERIAL WITH INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: BRACKETS BUILT WITHOUT PROPER MATERIAL COULD FATIGUE AND FRACTURE IN THE AREA WHERE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTS TO THE FRAME.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILER HITCHES AND REPLACE ANY TRAILER HITCH SHOWING SIGNS OF FATIGUE CRACKING. IF NO EVIDENCE OF CRACKING EXISTS, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS.
00V007000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
Jan 11, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE WELDS AT THE RIGHT SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET TO AXLE TUBE ATTACHMENT MAY HAVE INADEQUATE FATIGUE LIFE DUE TO POOR WELD QUALITY. THIS CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE CONTROL ARM BRACKET FROM THE AXLE TUBE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BRACKET SEPARATES THE VEHICLE COULD EXPERIENCE REDUCED DIRECTIONAL STABILITY, BRAKING DEGRADATION AND/OR VEHICLE PULL UNDER BRAKING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE WITH A PROPERLY WELDED FRONT AXLE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE08047 · 2000-2001 Dodge RAM Pickup Hood Latch
Opened Jul 25, 2008 · Closed Dec 17, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch; Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments
THE AGENCY OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 30 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE HOODS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS FLEW UP AND BLOCKED THE DRIVER'S VISION.THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY HOOD LATCH AND A SECONDARY (BACKUP) HOOD LATCH.THE SECONDARY LATCH IS DESIGNED TO SECURE THE HOOD IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED OR OTHERWISE MALFUNCTIONS.IN THESE COMPLAINTS, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MALFUNCTIONED, APPARENTLY DUE TO CORROSION, AND DID NOT LATCH.DODGE CONDUCTED RECALL 01V-040 IN 1999 TO ADDRESS SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS.THE INFORMATION CHRYSLER PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER INDICATED THAT THE MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH SECONDARY HOOD LATCHES WITH STAINLESS STEEL RETURN SPRINGS, AS OPPOSED TO THE EARLIER RECALLED TRUCKS THAT HAD ZINC COATED CARBON STEEL RETURN SPRINGS.THE RECALLED COMPONENTS WERE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION-INDUCED FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF MATERIAL USED, WHEREAS THE CORROSION FAILURES IN THE NEWER MODELS APPEAR TO BE DUE TO LUBRICATION LOSS OVER TIME (REGULAR APPLICATION OF GREASE IS ADVISED PER INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNERS' MANUAL). ODI'S REVIEW OF CHRYSLER'S WARRANTY, COMPLAINT, AND INJURY DATA FOR THE 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES INDICATES THAT THE RATES FOR SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE LOW AND ARE DECLINING.A POTENTIAL DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
THE AGENCY OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 30 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE HOODS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS FLEW UP AND BLOCKED THE DRIVER'S VISION.THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY HOOD LATCH AND A SECONDARY (BACKUP) HOOD LATCH.THE SECONDARY LATCH IS DESIGNED TO SECURE THE HOOD IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED OR OTHERWISE MALFUNCTIONS.IN THESE COMPLAINTS, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MALFUNCTIONED, APPARENTLY DUE TO CORROSION, AND DID NOT LATCH.DODGE CONDUCTED RECALL 01V-040 IN 1999 TO ADDRESS SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS.THE INFORMATION CHRYSLER PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER INDICATED THAT THE MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH SECONDARY HOOD LATCHES WITH STAINLESS STEEL RETURN SPRINGS, AS OPPOSED TO THE EARLIER RECALLED TRUCKS THAT HAD ZINC COATED CARBON STEEL RETURN SPRINGS.THE RECALLED COMPONENTS WERE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION-INDUCED FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF MATERIAL USED, WHEREAS THE CORROSION FAILURES IN THE NEWER MODELS APPEAR TO BE DUE TO LUBRICATION LOSS OVER TIME (REGULAR APPLICATION OF GREASE IS ADVISED PER INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNERS' MANUAL). ODI'S REVIEW OF CHRYSLER'S WARRANTY, COMPLAINT, AND INJURY DATA FOR THE 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES INDICATES THAT THE RATES FOR SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE LOW AND ARE DECLINING.A POTENTIAL DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments
THE AGENCY OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 30 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE HOODS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS FLEW UP AND BLOCKED THE DRIVER'S VISION.THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY HOOD LATCH AND A SECONDARY (BACKUP) HOOD LATCH.THE SECONDARY LATCH IS DESIGNED TO SECURE THE HOOD IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED OR OTHERWISE MALFUNCTIONS.IN THESE COMPLAINTS, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MALFUNCTIONED, APPARENTLY DUE TO CORROSION, AND DID NOT LATCH.DODGE CONDUCTED RECALL 01V-040 IN 1999 TO ADDRESS SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS.THE INFORMATION CHRYSLER PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER INDICATED THAT THE MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH SECONDARY HOOD LATCHES WITH STAINLESS STEEL RETURN SPRINGS, AS OPPOSED TO THE EARLIER RECALLED TRUCKS THAT HAD ZINC COATED CARBON STEEL RETURN SPRINGS.THE RECALLED COMPONENTS WERE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION-INDUCED FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF MATERIAL USED, WHEREAS THE CORROSION FAILURES IN THE NEWER MODELS APPEAR TO BE DUE TO LUBRICATION LOSS OVER TIME (REGULAR APPLICATION OF GREASE IS ADVISED PER INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNERS' MANUAL). ODI'S REVIEW OF CHRYSLER'S WARRANTY, COMPLAINT, AND INJURY DATA FOR THE 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES INDICATES THAT THE RATES FOR SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE LOW AND ARE DECLINING.A POTENTIAL DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.