| Issue ID | 727722 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10274050 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 25/08/07 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dash has started cracking and falling apart in places. Im afraid that if i get into an accident the airbag deployment is going to send plastic shards throughout my truck doing more harm that good. Dodge should fix this problem before something comes from it. Is it going to take a lawsuit to get this noticed. Hypothetically speaking if i get into a wreck and my son dies from a piece of plastic thrown across the car, no amount of money will ever fix that problem. Have already asked dodge about this and they are aware of the problems and blame it on the owners lack of care. Nothing has been done in an attempt to fix this problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MYRTLE BEACH, SC |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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