| Issue ID | 849204 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10390308 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 01/03/03 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2001 dodge ram 1500 dashboard started to crack around 2003, and is still cracking now. I had the truck inspected, and when the tech put the sticker on the window his hand went through the dash board, and now there is a big fist sized hole in my dash board. When it is cold my windshield fogs up so bad that i need to pull over and stop. This is due to the big cracks, and holes in my dash board. I almost ordered a molded dash cap, but i thought gluing this cap to a bad foundation (dashboard) is a bad idea. Dodge needs to replace my dashboard, because i think eventually something will go wrong. This is a defect because there is evidence of many people with the same exact problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CARROLLTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1B7HC16Y91SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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