| Issue ID | 829713 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10367833 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 19/11/10 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On november 19, 2009, i was driving my 2003 dodge ram 1500 on the expressway with my windows down. The wind from the windows being down caused part of the cracked dashboard to fly up and hit my face. It caused me to lose control for a second but was able to overcome. Cracked dashboards are a known issue with dodge ram trucks and is a safety hazard. Someone is going to get killed from this. I guess dodge will fix their defect once this happens. Hopefully i won't be the test case! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95001 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PEMBROKE PINES, 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 | 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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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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