| Issue ID | 663483 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10218404 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 17/02/08 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2002 dodge ram 1500 quad cab 4. 7 litre engine. It has 82,000 miles and has developed several splits (cracks) on the dash. If you view http://www. Carcomplaints. Com/dodge/ram_1500/2002/accessories-interior/cracks_in_dashboard. Shtml, you will see several of teh same complaints. The failure of tha dash could interfere with the safe operation of the airbag deployment system. Dodge refuses to issue a recall. I suspect that replacing the dash would not solve the problem if the stock dashes are made of theh same material. It is either a plastic problem or design flaw. There needs to be a recall with a replacement item that will not create this issue. Please do not let dodge hide behind this defect that may result in a death. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 82522 |
| Number of Occurences | 5 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LITTLE ELM, TX |
| VIN pattern | 3D7HA18N32GXXXXXX |
| 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 | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | BONHAM CHRYSLER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 903-583-8877 |
| Dealer's city | BONHAM |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 75418 |