| Issue ID | 804562 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10345351 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 20/07/10 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2001 dodge ram dash cracking and a large hole in the middle of the dash. First crack appeared after turning on the defrost, in 2005. Reported it to dodge. Told you are out of warranty cost to repair $1300. 00 plus labor. I was still making payments. Just last week the dash made a popping noise and a 11'wide hole from the bezel to the window opened up. Dodge wants $100. 00 for diag and copay to replace the defective dash. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LINDEN, TN |
| VIN pattern | 3B7HC13Y11MXXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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