| Issue ID | 817145 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10356083 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 26/11/08 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2003 dodge ram 1500 5. 7 hemi quad cab has a cracked upper and lower dash. It showed up shortly after i purchased the truck used in 2008. I did not think much of it because of being used. Now it is cracking all over the place and i am worried that it will become a safety issue if pieces hinder the air bag deployment or cause electrical malfunctions in my dash. Dodge has not been helpful other than to recommend very expensive replacement which may or may not crack again. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HARVEST, AL |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18D03SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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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