| Issue ID | 628821 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10189750 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 07/10/05 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. Approximately one and a half years ago, the vehicle's instrument panel began to crack asw well as the dashboard. The crack gradually spread from the driver side to the passenger side of the vehicle. In addition, the air vent detached. The cause of failure has not been diagnosed. The current mileage is 56,000 and failure mileage was 42,000. Updated 10/18/07 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA16N62JXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | UNIVERSITY DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | DAVIE |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 33328 |