| Issue ID | 666597 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10220852 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 01/01/05 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2001 dodge ram 1500 dash board and bezel have severely cracked. It is obvious that dodge has used inferior materials (plastics) in making these trucks. This is a safety issue. If the air bag ever deploys shrapnel will fly! When the cracks first happened i did complain to our local dealership. The truck, at the time, was covered under warranty. All i received from the service department was a "sorry we can not help you because the part is not under a recall." this truck is well maintained and this should not have happened. I feel taken advantage of and along with many others want answers to this problem with a solution from dodge. |
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| Number of Occurences | 9 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JACKSONVILLE , FL |
| VIN pattern | 3B7HF13Y51MXXXXXX |
| 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 | 15/10/00 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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