| Issue ID | 742418 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10286880 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 01/08/09 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The dashboard on my 2002 dodge ram 1500 has started to crack. This will only get worse and will lead to potential safety problems with this vehicle. Dodge has been aware of this since 2001 and refuses to classify it as a safety issue and refuses to replace the item. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PONCHATOULA, LA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA16N02JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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