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What owners actually said
1,112 reports
85,000 miles · Jun 19, 2011
Structure
THE DASH OF MY 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 IS CRACKED AND BROKEN SO BADLY THAT IT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN IN A CRASH. DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, OR THE FORCES INCURRED DURING A CRASH, SHARDS OF PLASTIC FROM THE DASH CAN STRIKE THE OCCUPANTS CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM AMONG DODGE RAM TRUCKS OF THIS …
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THE DASH OF MY 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 IS CRACKED AND BROKEN SO BADLY THAT IT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN IN A CRASH. DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, OR THE FORCES INCURRED DURING A CRASH, SHARDS OF PLASTIC FROM THE DASH CAN STRIKE THE OCCUPANTS CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM AMONG DODGE RAM TRUCKS OF THIS DATE RANGE. IT IS SUCH A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM, IN THE INTEREST OF OCCUPANT SAFETY, DODGE SHOULD RECALL AND REPLACE THE DASHES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10407401
104,000 miles · Jun 18, 2011
Structure
DODGE RAM 1500 LST CRACKING DASH VERTICALLY AND HORIZONTALLY AND NOW CHUNKS OF IT FALLING THROUGH. THIS IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT AND SAFETY ISSUE! IT IS ALSO A NATIONWIDE ISSUE AS NOTED BY HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF LODGED COMPLAINTS AND QUESTIONS AS TO HOW TO DEAL WITH THIS ON MULTIPLE FORUMS ON THE INTERNET. TOOK MY TRUCK IN …
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DODGE RAM 1500 LST CRACKING DASH VERTICALLY AND HORIZONTALLY AND NOW CHUNKS OF IT FALLING THROUGH. THIS IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT AND SAFETY ISSUE! IT IS ALSO A NATIONWIDE ISSUE AS NOTED BY HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF LODGED COMPLAINTS AND QUESTIONS AS TO HOW TO DEAL WITH THIS ON MULTIPLE FORUMS ON THE INTERNET. TOOK MY TRUCK IN TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT DETAILED AND VACUUMING DUST OUT CAUSED MORE CRACKS AND ACTUALLY PIECES FELL THROUGH SO I HAVE JAGGED EDGES. ANYONE SHOULD BE ABLE TO VACUUM THEIR DASH! DODGE NEEDS TO RECALL THIS DASHBOARD ACROSS NUMEROUS MODEL YEARS BEGINNING 2000. THE JAGGED EDGES ARE A SAFETY ISSUE AS WILL BE THE EXPOSED WIRING WHEN THE OTHER CRACKS CAVE IN. I WANT THIS REPLACED AND I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR $1000 FOR IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10407345
Mileage unknown · Jun 2, 2011
Latches/locks/linkages
DRIVING ON THE ROAD, GOING ABOUT 40 MILES AN HOUR, THE HOOD TO MY RAM HAS FLOWN OPEN. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. I THOUGHT THE FIRST TIME WAS MY FAULT BUT LIGHTNING DOESN'T STRIKE TWICE. I SPENT OVER $1000 THE FIRST TIME TO GET IT REPAIRED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10404154
32,000 miles · May 25, 2011
Structure
CRACKS AND HOLES IN THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2001 DODGE RAM 1500, SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE NOT BEING ADDRESSED BY DODGE, SHAME ON THEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10402740
32,000 miles · May 13, 2011
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED FOR ALMOST NINE YEARS WITH SHARP PIECES OF THE DASHBOARD EXPOSED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD PUNCTURE THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER INSPECTED NOR REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED FOR ALMOST NINE YEARS WITH SHARP PIECES OF THE DASHBOARD EXPOSED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD PUNCTURE THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER INSPECTED NOR REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 32,000.
NHTSA ODI #10400773
25,000 miles · May 10, 2011
Structure
THE DASH CONTINUES TO FALL APART, THE DASH BEZEL SURROUNDING THE GAUGES IS FALLING DOWN ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DASH WENT FROM A FEW MINOR CRACKS, TO HOLES IN THE DASH, TO A FULL COLLAPSE. EVERY BUMP ON THE ROAD ANOTHER PIECE FALLS OFF. I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE BROKEN PIECES FLYING TOWARD MY PASSENGERS OR MYSELF IN THE EVENT…
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THE DASH CONTINUES TO FALL APART, THE DASH BEZEL SURROUNDING THE GAUGES IS FALLING DOWN ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DASH WENT FROM A FEW MINOR CRACKS, TO HOLES IN THE DASH, TO A FULL COLLAPSE. EVERY BUMP ON THE ROAD ANOTHER PIECE FALLS OFF. I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE BROKEN PIECES FLYING TOWARD MY PASSENGERS OR MYSELF IN THE EVENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT OR OTHER DRIVING HAZARDS. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A SAFETY ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE YET TO CORRECT THE FAILURE YET, I HAVE BEEN USING AN ALTERNATE VEHICLE. DODGE NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS DEFECT AND FIX IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10399733
143,400 miles · Apr 27, 2011
Unknown Or Other
THE DASH IN MY TRUCK HAS BEEN CRACKING AND FALLING APART FOR SOME TIME NOW, SOME PIECES BREAK OFF AND DROP INSIDE THE DASH AREA WHERE THE AIRBAG AND ALL KINDS OF WIRING ARE, I'M CONCERNED OF POSSIBLE WIRING SHORTS AND FIRES AND ALSO CONCERNED ABOUT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT ISSUES. I'M CONCERNED OF THE POTENTIAL PERSONAL INJURY THAT CO…
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THE DASH IN MY TRUCK HAS BEEN CRACKING AND FALLING APART FOR SOME TIME NOW, SOME PIECES BREAK OFF AND DROP INSIDE THE DASH AREA WHERE THE AIRBAG AND ALL KINDS OF WIRING ARE, I'M CONCERNED OF POSSIBLE WIRING SHORTS AND FIRES AND ALSO CONCERNED ABOUT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT ISSUES. I'M CONCERNED OF THE POTENTIAL PERSONAL INJURY THAT COULD OCCUR AS THESE PLASTIC PIECES ARE SHARP AND RIGID AND EITHER DROP INWARD IN THE DASH OR SOMETIMES FALL OUTSIDE THE DASH ONTO THE SEATS/FLOOR DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF A BUMP YOU MIGHT ENCOUNTER IN THE ROAD.
NHTSA ODI #10398934
79,000 miles · Apr 12, 2011
Structure
DASHBOARD STARTED TO CRACK NEAR DEFROST VENTS. EVENTUALLY THEY WORKED THEIR WAY UP. DRIVER SIDE IS CRACKED AND THERE IS A HOLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DASH. PASSENGER SIDE IS CRACKED ALL THE WAY UP TO THE TOP OF THE AIRBAG HOUSING. THERE IS ALSO A HOLE ON THAT SIDE AS WELL. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT IF THE AIRBAG GOES OFF …
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DASHBOARD STARTED TO CRACK NEAR DEFROST VENTS. EVENTUALLY THEY WORKED THEIR WAY UP. DRIVER SIDE IS CRACKED AND THERE IS A HOLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DASH. PASSENGER SIDE IS CRACKED ALL THE WAY UP TO THE TOP OF THE AIRBAG HOUSING. THERE IS ALSO A HOLE ON THAT SIDE AS WELL. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT IF THE AIRBAG GOES OFF ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE PLASTIC PIECES FILL FLY AROUND INSIDE THE CAB CAUSING INJURY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10395667
90,000 miles · Apr 11, 2011
Structure
DASH IS CRACKING AND FALLING APART. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10395424
62,000 miles · Apr 7, 2011
Structure
A SERIOUSLY CRACKED AND DANGEROUS DASH BOARD. 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. HAVE TO RUN WITH THE AIR BAG OFF IN FEAR OF THE AIR BAG GOING OFF AND SENDING SHRAPNEL THROUGH MY CHILDREN. *TR
ON CERTAIN 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE SNOW PLOW PREPARATION PACKAGE, THE TIRES SUPPLIED ON SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS THAT SLIGHTLY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TIRE LOAD CAPACITY AS DEFINED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT P245/75R16 TIRES TO MEET THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY SPECIFIED ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND ACCOMMODATE THE ADDITION OF A COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE SNOW PLOW AND HARDWARE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. NOTE: THE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE BUILT AT THE WARREN ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; ST. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT ("J" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 19, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; LAGO ALBERTO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("M" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; AND SALTILLO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("G" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000. IMPORTANT: VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALREADY HAD THE PROPER CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL. IN ADDITION, 1997-2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2001. ALSO SOME 1997-200 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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NHTSA investigations
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PE08047 · 2000-2001 Dodge RAM Pickup Hood Latch
Opened Jul 25, 2008 · Closed Dec 17, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch; Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments
THE AGENCY OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 30 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE HOODS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS FLEW UP AND BLOCKED THE DRIVER'S VISION.THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY HOOD LATCH AND A SECONDARY (BACKUP) HOOD LATCH.THE SECONDARY LATCH IS DESIGNED TO SECURE THE HOOD IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED OR OTHERWISE MALFUNCTIONS.IN THESE COMPLAINTS, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MALFUNCTIONED, APPARENTLY DUE TO CORROSION, AND DID NOT LATCH.DODGE CONDUCTED RECALL 01V-040 IN 1999 TO ADDRESS SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS.THE INFORMATION CHRYSLER PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER INDICATED THAT THE MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH SECONDARY HOOD LATCHES WITH STAINLESS STEEL RETURN SPRINGS, AS OPPOSED TO THE EARLIER RECALLED TRUCKS THAT HAD ZINC COATED CARBON STEEL RETURN SPRINGS.THE RECALLED COMPONENTS WERE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION-INDUCED FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF MATERIAL USED, WHEREAS THE CORROSION FAILURES IN THE NEWER MODELS APPEAR TO BE DUE TO LUBRICATION LOSS OVER TIME (REGULAR APPLICATION OF GREASE IS ADVISED PER INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNERS' MANUAL). ODI'S REVIEW OF CHRYSLER'S WARRANTY, COMPLAINT, AND INJURY DATA FOR THE 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES INDICATES THAT THE RATES FOR SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE LOW AND ARE DECLINING.A POTENTIAL DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
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Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
THE AGENCY OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 30 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE HOODS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS FLEW UP AND BLOCKED THE DRIVER'S VISION.THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY HOOD LATCH AND A SECONDARY (BACKUP) HOOD LATCH.THE SECONDARY LATCH IS DESIGNED TO SECURE THE HOOD IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED OR OTHERWISE MALFUNCTIONS.IN THESE COMPLAINTS, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MALFUNCTIONED, APPARENTLY DUE TO CORROSION, AND DID NOT LATCH.DODGE CONDUCTED RECALL 01V-040 IN 1999 TO ADDRESS SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS.THE INFORMATION CHRYSLER PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER INDICATED THAT THE MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH SECONDARY HOOD LATCHES WITH STAINLESS STEEL RETURN SPRINGS, AS OPPOSED TO THE EARLIER RECALLED TRUCKS THAT HAD ZINC COATED CARBON STEEL RETURN SPRINGS.THE RECALLED COMPONENTS WERE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION-INDUCED FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF MATERIAL USED, WHEREAS THE CORROSION FAILURES IN THE NEWER MODELS APPEAR TO BE DUE TO LUBRICATION LOSS OVER TIME (REGULAR APPLICATION OF GREASE IS ADVISED PER INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNERS' MANUAL). ODI'S REVIEW OF CHRYSLER'S WARRANTY, COMPLAINT, AND INJURY DATA FOR THE 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES INDICATES THAT THE RATES FOR SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE LOW AND ARE DECLINING.A POTENTIAL DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments
THE AGENCY OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 30 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE HOODS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS FLEW UP AND BLOCKED THE DRIVER'S VISION.THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY HOOD LATCH AND A SECONDARY (BACKUP) HOOD LATCH.THE SECONDARY LATCH IS DESIGNED TO SECURE THE HOOD IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED OR OTHERWISE MALFUNCTIONS.IN THESE COMPLAINTS, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MALFUNCTIONED, APPARENTLY DUE TO CORROSION, AND DID NOT LATCH.DODGE CONDUCTED RECALL 01V-040 IN 1999 TO ADDRESS SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS.THE INFORMATION CHRYSLER PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER INDICATED THAT THE MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH SECONDARY HOOD LATCHES WITH STAINLESS STEEL RETURN SPRINGS, AS OPPOSED TO THE EARLIER RECALLED TRUCKS THAT HAD ZINC COATED CARBON STEEL RETURN SPRINGS.THE RECALLED COMPONENTS WERE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION-INDUCED FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF MATERIAL USED, WHEREAS THE CORROSION FAILURES IN THE NEWER MODELS APPEAR TO BE DUE TO LUBRICATION LOSS OVER TIME (REGULAR APPLICATION OF GREASE IS ADVISED PER INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNERS' MANUAL). ODI'S REVIEW OF CHRYSLER'S WARRANTY, COMPLAINT, AND INJURY DATA FOR THE 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES INDICATES THAT THE RATES FOR SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE LOW AND ARE DECLINING.A POTENTIAL DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
PE00025 · Rear Safety Belt Anchorage Disengagement
Opened Jul 6, 2000 · Closed Dec 27, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:rear/other
ALLEGE THAT BOTH REAR INBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES WERE FOUND TO LACK PROPER ATTACHMENTS.
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