| Issue ID | 655338 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10211823 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 01/10/07 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the instrument panel was cracking and falling apart. The dealer and manufacturer stated that there was no open campaign on this defect. One of the plastic pieces from the instrument panel fell into the air vent when he activated the air conditioning system. The piece of plastic cut his wife's eye. The manufacturer stated that they could replace the instrument panel at the cost of $500. The failure mileage was 81,000 and current mileage was 84,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 81000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CAPE CORAL, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1B7HC13Z11JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/06/07 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | SATURN OF CAPE CORAL |
| Dealer's telephone number | (239) 939-7474 |
| Dealer's city | FORT MYERS |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 33901 |