| Issue ID | 643092 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10201969 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 10/07/07 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 1. No identifiable events leading up to failure. Just began happening. 2. The top of the dashboard perpendicular to the windshield has begun disintegrating. In the past month three full length cracks (fr. Windshield to front of dash) have appeared. There seems to be some squeaking involved also. I am afraid that the airbag, lights, etc. May be affected. It appears that this is a common problem with this year model based on media reports and many internet sources. Dodge appears to be aware of this problem but has yet to admit that this is a problem that is wide reaching and dangerous. 3. Called dodge-- they want me to pay for a diagnosis and then will consider helping partially pay for the part--labor would be my responsibility. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TRINIDAD, CO |
| 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 | 17/06/07 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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