| Issue ID | 802652 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10343752 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 21/04/10 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2002 dodge ram with cracks all over the dash. Recently a car pulled out if front of me and i had to slam on brakes. My young niece was riding in the passenger seat and extended her arms out in front of her. The seat belt worked but her hands and wrist were cut by sharp edges in the dash plastic. One cut was pretty deep and required 12 stitches. The crash exposed other sharp edges and some fell into the vents. They rattle when i go over bumps in the road. Dodge needs to recall and fix this problem. I have a 74 silverado with original dash. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | THOMSON,, GA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7HA18N62GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 1 |
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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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