Problems with 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 STRUCTURE

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags). the vehicle was taken to local dealer hayes chrysler dodge jeep ram of gainesville located at 3115 frontage rd, gainesville, ga 30504, where she was informed that the dashboard needed to be replaced before the recall repair could completed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer had not been informed of failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the rear driver's side of the vehicle was rotting. the contact called miller motor sales (located at 1196 milwaukee ave, burlington, wi 53105, (888) 449-0974) and informed them of the failure. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 260,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact heard a large thump. the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and found that the fuel tank had detached from the body of the vehicle. the police was present, but no report was filed. the fire department and hazmat unit were also at the scene. the vehicle was towed to kahlo chrysler dodge (9900 pleasant st, noblesville, in 46060), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 159,000. the vin was unavailable.

Extreme rust and corrosion above both sides of the rear wheel wells. door locks will randomly lock by themselves while driving, stopped or in park. has locked me out after stepping out to open a gate, had to go get a spare set of keys to unlock.

The dash pad has suddenly developed a large crack across the top. i'm concerned that should my airbag deploy, this piece will shatter and cause the airbag to deflate prematurely, or cause injury from plastic shards. this occured while the vehicle was stationary, and unoccupied.

Dashboard made of inferior plastic material that has spider cracks and disintegrated in some areas. the results are jagged pieces that can injure drivers and passengers in a vehicle crash due to the impact itself and deployment of the airbags. with the most recent recall regarding the air bag inflators, the chances of creating additional fragmentation in an air bag deployment is made more likely.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the dashboard was cracked, and the interior lighting in the cabin and exterior cargo area lighting became inoperable. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the local dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. while driving 40 mph, there was an abnormally loud noise under the vehicle. a couple of days later, while inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the frame was cracked. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. . updated 08/31/16*lj the consumer stated the airbag recall had not been completed. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that rust was discovered on the torsion bar mount up to the front of the leaf spring mount. in addition, after the vehicle was mounted on jack stands, it was discovered that the frame was corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 81,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags); however,t the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard was fractured and needed to be replaced in order to receive the recall repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was unknown. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. while the vehicle was stationary, the dashboard fractured and caused razor sharp pieces to form. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 107,000.

Conversion van --while parking at children's school heard a very loud snap-noticed front wheels turned outward. van towed to shop. told by mechanic that pitman arm snapped off at frame--can not be repaired due to extensive frame rot. snapped at mounting bracket bolts missing . nothing left of frame to attach new parts .purchased 11 months ago and driven approx. 6000 miles. mileage at purchase only 63,052. sitting at repair shop not drivable will need extensive costly frame repair. dealership unwilling to help.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. while the vehicle was being serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags), the technician noticed that the dashboard was cracked due to dry rotting. the technician refused to honor the recall due to the dashboard. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the dashboard fractured in fragments. the fractured pieces fell into the air vent system and fractured the foot of the contact's wife. the contact stated that the dashboard started fracturing about seven years ago. the vehicle was diagnosed as needing the dashboard replaced, but the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that there was premature deterioration on the dashboard. the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags). the dealer (auburn chrysler dodge jeep ram, 1901 grass valley hwy, auburn, ca 95603, (888) 268-8026) stated that they would be able to provide the remedy for the recall; however, the dashboard needed to be replaced first in order to receive the repair. the dealer opted not to complete the recall and asked that the contact replace the dashboard first. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting for their response concerning the dashboard and the remedy for the recall from the dealer. the failure mileage was not available. parts distribution disconnect.