The dashboard has crumpled up and cave in the plastic has deteriorated also rust has developed under the doors an underbody

- Rhoadesville, VA, USA

My dashboard is falling apart. There are pieces of plastic everywhere including right in front of the airbag, which would quite literally turn into flying death particles if the airbag ever went off, completely defeating the purpose of the airbag. This really should be a recall isue as it has quite a big impact on safety of the airbag system with brittle plastic shards flying everywhere. This didn't happen all at once, it's happened over the years, and I even keep a dash cover on it since the day I got it. The plastic is just simply poor quality, it's not from sun fading, or anything else.

- Ballantine, MT, USA

The dash on this truck has cracked and fallen in, exposing the wiring inside the dash to the sun. The wiring insulation is not rated for exposure to direct sunlight (uv exposure) and is decomposing, putting the truck at risk of a fire initiating inside the cab at highway speeds, due to exposed wiring shorting to ground. Dodge refuses to remedy it, despite numerous attempts to resolve the issue with them. It is my understanding that this is a widespread issue, yet the nhtsb has not forced Chrysler/Fiat into a recall, claiming that it isn't a safety issue. Do you need to see death before you act?

- Alvin, TX, USA

I purchased brand new, a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 quad cab truck. The trucks dash has so many cracks in it, that they now have ran into each other and large areas have fallen out. This is a manufacturing defect that Dodge refuses to do anything about. These cracks have been in my dash for years. It is not heat related because I purchased the truck in Washington state and was there for several years before coming to California. This is an electrical hazard and a flying object hazard, should I hit someone or they hit me and pieces start flying from the dashboard. This is a nation wide problem with the dashes from Dodge, it's time they do something about it. These cracks have gotten worse and worse over the years.

- Plumas Lake, CA, USA

2001 Dodge Ram with a cracked dashboard. Consumer states that the dashboard is cracked from front to back. He would like to know if there is a recall for this problem.

- Frankfort, KY, USA

2001 Dodge Ram dashboard cracking and falling in. Consumer states that the dashboard cracked and actual chunks fell inside. Dealer told her they would not correct the problem because it was cosmetic not a safety problem.

- Mount Hope, WV, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram. The dashboard is falling inside of the instrument panel. The failure began as cracks spreading across the entire dashboard. The failure has produced visible wires. The contact stated that the instrument panel was still visible. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 120,000.

- Munfordville , KY, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that the dashboard has several cracks that extend from the windshield to the end of the dashboard. The dashboard has not been replaced. The manufacturer stated that there has not been a recall. The VIN and purchase date were unknown. The current mileage is 42,000 and failure mileage was 40,000.

- Deland, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the dashboard has completely cracked. Dodge will not pay for the repair because the vehicle is out of warranty. Dodge is also unable to determine the cause of failure. The current mileage is 88,000 and failure mileage was 74,000.

- Carol City, FL, USA

The spare tire just dropped/completely disengaged from underneath the vehicle. Consumer was on the highway when the cable broke. The cable is of insufficient strength on this model. Because this is a heavy duty truck the tires are 10 ply and the wheels heavier than on a normal 1/2 or 3/4 ton pickup.

- Berkshire, NY, USA

Dealer couldn\\'t diagnose fuel pump problem. Kept reprogramming computer until total engine failure @ 30,000 km. 10 month fight for engine. 6 weeks to replace in shop. Electrical problems still exist since new. Truck has 77,000 km now. It is totally incapable of towing rv, what truck was bought for. Max fuel mileage empty is 10 mpg, 4 loaded. Excessive smoke. All symptoms verified by outside sources, and Dodge states the problem is with me. Am a former diesel mech, and trucker. Dodge refuses outside diagnosis including cummins. This truck has over 18 months of downtime. Just got truck from dealer today again, was told 2 weeks ago that this engine is toasted, then all of a sudden dealer says nothing is wrong with engine. They didn\\'t even have the courtesy to return phone calls or even to call for me to pick up the truck. Dodge will not even accept fuel logs. Have spent in excess of $20,000 out of pocket to keep this bucket going, for things that should have been warranty and outside diagnosis. Am setting up lawsuit now, as I cannot use this vehicle. It has even failed gov\\'t emmision test. Who cares? thanks

- Sherwood Park, UN, USA

2001 Dodge Ram. *****dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis***764104

- Belle Chasse, LA, USA

Consumer received a recall notice, however the dealer stated the parts were not available. (recall was not stated)

- Locust Grove, OK, USA