| Issue ID | 628792 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10189725 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 01/07/06 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I own a 2002 dodge ram 1500. Around july of 2006 i noticed a crack developing on the passenger side of the dash board that ran from the windshield to the airbag cover. Since that time the dash has cracked in 7 different locations including the passenger side defrost cover which fell into the vent. I contacted my local dodge dealership and they said that there was nothing they could do short of replacing the dash at a cost of $1000. 00. I understand that this is a common occurrence among this model of truck and i would like my complaint to be on file with you. Thank you. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
| Number of Occurences | 8 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DEBARY, FL |
| VIN pattern | 3B7HA18N82GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 31/10/01 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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