| Issue ID | 755548 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10299540 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 18/06/07 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2001 dodge ram 1500 pick up truck that i bought new. I started to have cracks appear in the dash. I reported it to the dealer while the truck was still under the factory extended warranty. They listed it as follows, customer states crack in dash, verified concern, found faulty dash pad, $665+tax to replace, customer declined at this time. This was in july of 06, now in january of 2010 i have big holes in the dash and cracks are spreading to gauges. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FLEETWOOD, PA |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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