| Issue ID | 777045 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10319709 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 01/06/03 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. When the vehicle was parked, the contact observed that the instrument panel sustained severe cracking throughout the surface. There was an extremely large crack on the front driver side near the air bag. The most severe cracks began to peel. The contact was concerned about the potential safety hazard. The failure mileage was 40,000. The current mileage was 80,000. Updated 05/10/10 *bf updated 07/16/10*jb updated 09/20/10 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DALLAS, GA |
| VIN pattern | 3B7HC13Y51MXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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