| Issue ID | 738116 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10283109 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 01/06/09 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This concerns the cracking of the dashboard on a dodge ram. If cracked or broken enough, it could cause injury or fire if the sun would get to the wires in the dash. There are numerous complaints about this issue and something needs to be done. There should be a recall filed on dodge rams from 1998-2005 for the dashboards before someone gets hurt. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 115000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MOORESVILLE, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18ZX2JXXXXXX |
| 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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