Issue ID | 628990 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10189878 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 1500 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 02/02/05 |
Component | OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2001 dodge ram that has always been garaged until 2005. In 2005, the dash top began to crack in one area... But over time the cracks have increased and become more numerous and severe. Because the some of the largest breaks are located at the passenger air bag area, i have actually had passengers in my truck ask me to turn off the airbag (since deployment can happen at slow speeds like tapping a bollard while parking, etc.) 12 out of 14 (86%) of people i know with trucks close to my truck's year model have the same extreme cracking, quite a few are even worse than mine...*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | POWAY, CA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 01/06/04 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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