| Issue ID | 908173 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10448998 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 01/02/08 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was completely fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated to the contact that the material used to manufacturer the dashboard was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who offered to cover the cost of repairs, stating that the contact would only be required to pay the deductible. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 69,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HIGH POINT, NC |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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