| Issue ID | 636532 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10196501 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 16/07/07 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have purchased a 2002 dodge ram 1500 and i have notice numerous cracks in my dashboard. This cracking started in 2005 and now the dashboard is falling apart and can cause electrical problems underneath. Florida reports many cracked and collapsed dashboards on dodge/chrysler vehicles. Dodge/chrysler is aware of this situation and has not accepted any responsibility. This is a manufacturer defect and should be repair at manufacturer's expenses. In addition, i still make payments on this vehicle. I believe further investigation shall be made.*vo |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MIAMI, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18N12SXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| 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 | SOUTHDADE DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 305-278-9994 |
| Dealer's city | MIAMI |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 33157 |