| Issue ID | 1203416 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10743886 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 01/07/15 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard fractured in fragments. The fractured pieces fell into the air vent system and fractured the foot of the contact's wife. The contact stated that the dashboard started fracturing about seven years ago. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing the dashboard replaced, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 80,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | JACKSONVILLE , FL |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18N83SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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