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741 reports with mileage · 371 unknown
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65 crash reports34 fire reports65 injury reports
What owners actually said
1,112 reports
72,000 miles · May 4, 2007
Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO, THE CONTACT NOTICED A CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD OF HER VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED AND THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE NO RECALLS WERE ISSUED FOR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAS SINCE NOTICED ANOTHER CRA…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO, THE CONTACT NOTICED A CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD OF HER VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED AND THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE NO RECALLS WERE ISSUED FOR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAS SINCE NOTICED ANOTHER CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 81,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
NHTSA ODI #10189818
Mileage unknown · May 4, 2007
Unknown Or Other
ONE LARGE CRACK IN DASH THAT IS AS WIDE AS THE DASH AND TWO SMALLER CRACKS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10189803
Mileage unknown · May 4, 2007
Unknown Or Other
DASHBOARD CRACKING. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10189790
35,000 miles · May 4, 2007
Structure
1. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE DASHBOARD JUST SPLIT AND IT HAPPENED JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. 2. DASHBOARD CONTINUING TO CRACK IN DIFFERENT PLACES AND WILL EVENTUALLY EXPOSE THE WIRING. 3. IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY *TR
NHTSA ODI #10189779
20,000 miles · May 4, 2007
Structure
I HAVE A 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP PURCHASED BRAND NEW AND TO NO FAULT OF MY OWN THE DASH BOARD CRACKED AND BASICALLY CHUNK'S OF PLASTIC DASH HAS ACTUALLY FALLEN OUT. NOW THE SPEAKERS SEEM TO BE GOING POSSIBLY DUE TO THE DASH HAVING LARGE HOLES IN IT AND THE HEAT BEING ABLE TO GET TO THE WIRING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10189776
134,000 miles · May 4, 2007
Interior LightingStructure
I OWN A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT MY DASH IN MY TRUCK. IT HAS BEEN BROKEN SINCE 2003, IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SUFFERING FROM THIS PROBLEM. RECENTLY THE DASH LIGHTS WOULD TURN OFF THEN TURN BACK ON. RIGHT NOW I WILL NOT DRIVE MY TRUCK AT NIGHT IN FEAR THAT MORE LIGHTS…
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I OWN A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500. I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT MY DASH IN MY TRUCK. IT HAS BEEN BROKEN SINCE 2003, IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON SUFFERING FROM THIS PROBLEM. RECENTLY THE DASH LIGHTS WOULD TURN OFF THEN TURN BACK ON. RIGHT NOW I WILL NOT DRIVE MY TRUCK AT NIGHT IN FEAR THAT MORE LIGHTS WILL FAIL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10189758
35,000 miles · May 3, 2007
Unknown Or Other
I OWN A 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCK AND MY DASH BOARD STARTED CRACKING AND THE CRACKS KEEPS SPREADING AND GETTING BIGGER. THIS STARTED AROUND 2-3 YEARS AGO. I DID NOTIFY THE DEALERSHIP OF WHERE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK AND WAS TOLD THAT IF I WAS THE ORIGINALLY OWNER THAT THEY COULD HELP ME. I THEN CONTACTED THE HEADQUARTER OF DODGE AN…
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I OWN A 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCK AND MY DASH BOARD STARTED CRACKING AND THE CRACKS KEEPS SPREADING AND GETTING BIGGER. THIS STARTED AROUND 2-3 YEARS AGO. I DID NOTIFY THE DEALERSHIP OF WHERE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK AND WAS TOLD THAT IF I WAS THE ORIGINALLY OWNER THAT THEY COULD HELP ME. I THEN CONTACTED THE HEADQUARTER OF DODGE AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT HELP ME. THAT I WAS ON MY OWN. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10189714
Mileage unknown · May 3, 2007
Unknown Or Other
DASHBOARD OF A 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP HAS SEVERE CRACKING. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10189689
54,000 miles · May 3, 2007
Structure
DASH ON OUR 2001 DODGE RAM PICK-UP IS SHATTERED. HEARD ON A TALK SHOW THAT THIS IS BEING REPORTED IN FLORIDA. WE HAVE A FRIEND WITH THE SAME YEAR MODEL TRUCK AND IT IS BEGINNING TO DO THE SAME THING. OUR TRUCK HAS ALWAYS BEEN PARKED UNDER A CARPORT AND HAS ONLY 58,000 MILES ON IT. WE HAVE HEARD THAT THE DASH WILL COLLAPSE AN…
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DASH ON OUR 2001 DODGE RAM PICK-UP IS SHATTERED. HEARD ON A TALK SHOW THAT THIS IS BEING REPORTED IN FLORIDA. WE HAVE A FRIEND WITH THE SAME YEAR MODEL TRUCK AND IT IS BEGINNING TO DO THE SAME THING. OUR TRUCK HAS ALWAYS BEEN PARKED UNDER A CARPORT AND HAS ONLY 58,000 MILES ON IT. WE HAVE HEARD THAT THE DASH WILL COLLAPSE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10189648
Mileage unknown · May 2, 2007
Electrical SystemStructure
DODGE 2001 RAM TRUCK HAS A FRACTURING AND COLLAPSING DASH, I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN MADE AWARE THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME MODEL TRUCK EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM INCLUDING HEADLIGHTS SHUTTING OF WHEN ALTERNATING BETWEEN HIGHS AND LOWS POSSIBLY CAUSED BY THE PIECES FALLING FROM THE DASH AND INTERRUPTING THE WIRI…
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DODGE 2001 RAM TRUCK HAS A FRACTURING AND COLLAPSING DASH, I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN MADE AWARE THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME MODEL TRUCK EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM INCLUDING HEADLIGHTS SHUTTING OF WHEN ALTERNATING BETWEEN HIGHS AND LOWS POSSIBLY CAUSED BY THE PIECES FALLING FROM THE DASH AND INTERRUPTING THE WIRING. *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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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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