| Issue ID | 940062 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10474371 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 09/09/12 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dashboard developed large crack that can interfere with operation of the air bag or cause plastic shards to hit the passenger. Per review of several websites, as well as complaints per the nhtsa website, this is a very common problem amongst these trucks and the car manufacturer will not take action. A recall should be issued to replace the defective dashes. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHAMPAIGN, IL |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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