| Issue ID | 589135 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10158141 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 10/06/05 |
| Component | OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2001 dodge ram 1500: dash keeps cracking in several places. 2 cracks are directly above passenger air bag. Have tried to stop cracking but have been unsuccessfully. Everyday when i first get into truck, i hear the dash start to crack as the inside temperature is reduced to a comfortable level. There appears to be no way to prevent this situation. Some cracks are now proceeding to the front of dash toward occupants. Cracks can be straight or curve several times. Most cracks are exceeding 8 to 12 inches at this time. More cracks develop on a daily basis. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23500 |
| Number of Occurences | 6 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BAXTER, TN |
| VIN pattern | 3B7HF13Y61MXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 15/11/01 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | VACAVILLE DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | VACAVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |