| Issue ID | 641195 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10200407 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 01/08/06 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Another dodge dashboard cracking. What are the dangers of flying dashboard pieces if the airbag(s) deploy? Also, if the dashboard itself breaks down so easily under uv exposure, how quickly will the components under the dash decompose? And what dangers do they present? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HUMBLE, TX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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