Issue ID | 628311 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10189355 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 1500 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 15/06/05 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. The contact observed two small cracks around the vents attached to the dashboard. Two months later cracks were present near the windshield on both sides of the dashboard and in the center with exposed wires. The dashboard was replaced at the contact''s expense. Also, the air conditioner failed and was repaired at the contact''s expense. The contact filed complaint # 16254734 on may 1, 2007 with dodge due to news broadcast stating that the dashboards on the vehicles were cracking. The current mileage is 60,000, and failure mileage was 40,000.*ak updated 05/21/07 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
Number of Occurences | 60 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MERRITT ISLAND , FL |
VIN pattern | 3B7HC13Y91GXXXXXX |
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? | |
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Date of purchase | 15/01/01 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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Dealer's name | NEW SYMRNA DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | NEW SYMRNA |
Dealer's state code | FL |
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