| Issue ID | 649568 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10207101 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 24/10/07 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I own a 2001 dodge ram 1500 v6 pick-up, purchased new and the only owner. Truck is garage kept, and looks new except for the dashboard, last week i walked into the garage and notice 5 large cracks on my dashboard to the point that the center part is sinking in somewhat. Dealer said there is no recall and can not help except to order a new one for me at my cost. Truck only has 55,486 miles on it, and protectant has been used on it since i purchased it. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55387 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MIDLAND, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1B7HC16X21SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 14/02/01 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | DODGE OF MIDLAND |
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