| Issue ID | 628359 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10189389 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 01/01/07 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I own a 2003 dodge ram pickup and the dashboard has recently started to crack dramatically. There are now 3 large cracks in the dashboard that go from the front windshield to the opposite edge of the dashboard. I owned a gmc pickup for 10 years and there was never a single crack and i have been living in the same environment/area so i know that the weather/sun is not the cause. I am afraid that the cracks are going to cause the entire dashboard to collapse and possible damage wiring or be a possible hazard while driving. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LONGWOOD, FL |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/05/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | HOLLER DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | WINTER PARK |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code |