| Issue ID | 807397 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10347909 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM QUAD CAB |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 07/08/09 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Our 2003 dodge ram 1500 dash started cracking and caving in nearly a year ago. As time goes by cracks worsen as well as new cracks have appeared. Plastic dash pieces are falling behind (into) dash board and coming out sometimes in the floorboard. Concerned about air bag safety. Would have to replace entire dashboard in order for the problem to be fixed. Our daughter owns the same year dodge truck and hers is doing the same thing. Also, our steering wheel makes cracking, popping sound when turning. And the ball joints have been reported to be bad. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GULF BREEZE, FM |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18N83SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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