| Issue ID | 697552 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10246026 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 01/04/05 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchase a 2003 dodge ram 1500 in august of 02 and in april of 05 my dash started cracking i contacted dodge and of course there was nothing they could do.... My truck looks embarrassing also my paint is fading. No would damage there truck on purpose there is many many complaints already on these dashboards dodge should take responsibility and fix this issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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