| Issue ID | 798282 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10340006 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 08/08/08 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph when she noticed there were several large cracks in the passenger side dashboard. . In addition, the air conditioner was also leaking coolant. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The air conditioner coil needed to be replaced. The technician advised that the dashboard must be removed during the air conditioner service repair. However, due to the severe defects of the dashboard a replacement was required before the air conditioning repair could be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was unknown. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | VERO BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1B7HC13Z31JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 | 45 |
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