| Issue ID | 1367011 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10969283 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 27/03/17 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Over a period of a few years the dashboard has been cracking and small pieces breaking off. Recently the air conditioning stopped working so i took it to my mechanic and it turned out to be a defective evaporator coil which is under the dash. When they started to remove the dash it broke into small pieces. I was not too worried about this because i had recently purchased a dash cover from an online company. The mechanic said it was not a cosmetic problem, the passenger air bag is supported by this dash and they would have to do a lot of extra work to keep the airbag in position. It cost me an extra $400. 00. The nhtsa is aware that this is an extensive problem yet you refuse to consider a recall because you consider it to be a cosmetic issue. Are you aware that an airbag is suspended from this dash and if the dash crumbles so does the airbag and very possibly will not deploy in an accident |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120299 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WILMINGTON, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1D7H18N73S8XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | 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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