Issue ID | 831301 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10369210 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 3500 |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 10/12/06 |
Component | STRUCTURE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dash started to brake on my 1997 dodge 3500 truck leaving sharp edges, i have lost approx 50% of the top of dash exposing electrical wiring at present unable to use a/c as small pieces of plastic fly up occasionally i have a dash mat at the present time and still cannot use a/c something needs to be done concerning the safety of people no-one in florida is comfortable driving with no a/c and i don not think i should drive with a mat covering the dash for the next 5 or so years i have complained to dodge and they just ignore the fact they use defective material. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LAKELAND, FL |
VIN pattern | 3B7MC33D0VMXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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