| Issue ID | 937525 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10472351 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 20/08/12 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph a piece of the dashboard fractured and began to crack in four different places. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics for diagnosis and the contact was informed that there were no repairs but instead, the entire dashboard would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 94,000. ... Updated 10/17/12 *bf updated 10/17/12 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BENTON, KY |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA16N52JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/10/02 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | MCCREARY CHEVROLET |
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