| Issue ID | 638967 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10198515 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 28/07/07 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2003 dodge ram 1500 that i bought new in june 2003. The dashboard is cracking in several spot already. Other dodge trucks dashboards are completely collasping. My dashboard is in ealry stages of this process and could affect the air bags and electrical as well. This truck has been taken very good care of and was even treated with the interior package from the dealer at the time of purchase. Dodge has not accepted any responsibility for the product as of yet. I am concerned that the dashboard will continue to self destruct. This appears to be a larger problem that the manufacturer is not will to deal with. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38750 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SATELLITE BEACH, 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 | 15/06/03 |
| 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 | BONIFACE DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | MERITT ISLAND |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code |