| Issue ID | 643713 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10202398 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 09/05/07 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Numerous cracks and chips on the dash of my 2001 dodge ram 1500. I recently watch a news clip on this issue where a lady had her electrical components working improperly and her lights went out when she was driving at night. This could have led to a serious accident. The report attributed the problem to the dash being open to the heat of the sun or a plastic piece may have interrupted the wiring. This seems to be a problem with this vehicle and i would like dodge to repair or replace this for customers at little or no cost. This is a defect that could cause an accident and they should take responsibility for the defective dash. The news channel was local news 6 out of orlando, fl. *jb updated 01-14-08. *kb updated 12/12/07 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TARPON SPRINGS, FL |
| VIN pattern | 3B7HC13Y51GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 15/10/00 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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