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Dash cracking and it may break into small chunks and could put an eye out. Dodge should recall from 98 models to O4 models, this seems to be the most reported year models!!!!!!!
1999 Dodge Ram quad cab dashboard developed its first crack on the passenger side above the airbag five years ago. In the past couple of years, the dash on the passenger side is continuing to disintegrate despite using visors to keep as much sun out as possible. The drivers side is also starting to "crumble" around the air vents.
The vehicle's upper dash has developed six major and separate cracks which poses a possible hazard. It is an apparent defect most likely within the process of molding the dash. In the molding process, if the molten plastic is not the proper temperature, or formulated properly, then the dash will develop "stress cracks", which are straight lines, not webbing. Additionally, these cracks are neither caused by sun or protectorant nor heavy use or environment. Main concern: Further cracking can and will lead to the dashboard failing and falling into the wiring, possibly causing a short or fire. Electrical failure could cause a fatality due to the deploying of the air bags in a manner not related to an automobile accident via a short (two wires touching), or the failure of the headlamps during darkness, or the failure of the windshield wipers at speed during heavy rain. I have contacted the manufacturer to see if they will address this inherent flaw in the product.
The dash on my 99 Dodge Ram qc 4X4 started cracking in 2003 and now there are pieces of the dash breaking off and falling inside. Now I am having wiring issues and nobody will repair or even look at the truck with the dash like it is. I talked to the Dodge dealership and they told me that this is common and it will cost over $400 to fix. Then I will have to pay even more for the damage to the wiring that this failure caused. Now I am wondering if I do get into an accident if the airbags will even deploy!
- Gulf Breeze, FL, USA
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The dash on my 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab is cracking all over. It is beginning to fall apart. This is my only vehicle (one that I baby) and I am its only owner. I am concerned about the safety on not only myself, but also my passengers. If we were to be in a wreck, I am not sure that the sharp plastic wouldn't break off and hurt us.
Vehicle's dash has cracked in numerous places (10+) some surrounding the passenger airbag. In an accident the airbag could be damaged or cut by the dash failures. In a worse case, parts of the dash could impale the passenger or driver in an accident.
I have a 1999 Dodge 1500 quad cab truck and bought it brand new in 1999. This past year my dash board started cracking and then just caved in. I am a single mom with four kids. This is my only transportation. I am now starting to have other issues with the electrical. This is a hazard to me and my kids. I promise someone will be sued if something happens to myself or my kids. Dodge dealership does not call this a recall. Something needs to be done.
1999 Dodge Ram 1500 dash has cracked, split and sunk in since the purchase and every day there is new cracks appearing! one popped so hard when I turned the heat on low that a small piece of the dash flew up and got lodged in my eye. This has been non stop with this dash.
I was driving down the road about a year ago and my dash board cracked from the window about 6 inches up. The cracks have multiplied since then to 12 cracks and some parts of the dash have fallen into the dash. I drive a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. I called the dealer and they quoted me $550 for the top part of the dash. I know of 6 other people with the same problem and would like to have my dash replaced by the dealer. This is an obvious defect.
I recently purchased a 1999 Dodge Ram laramie slt. After having it for a few months I noticed that the dashboard was cracked and craking in numerous places. After a few weeks I now have numerous holes in my dash board. It is begining to look like a jig saw puzzle. This is a serious defect that can cause serious damage.
Cracked dashboard: All of a sudden my dashboard started to crack for no reason. Cracking pieces were falling under the dashboard, possibility of slicing wires. Exposed wires werr now exposed to the sunlight. Could cause melting of the wires. Dodge won't replace the item even though it is an obvious defect across all of Dodge's trucks.
1999 Dodge Ram 1500, has a cracked dash. The whole top of the dash is cracked. This started about 4 years ago and it is slowly getting worse. It poses a threat for safety, if the air bags were to get caught in the cracked dash.
You can add my name to the long list of others who have a cracked dashboard on my 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. It has been cracked for some time now but I thought I was just unlucky but after doing some research I found that there are many people with the same problem but Dodge will do nothing to fix the problem which I consider unethical.
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- Columbus, MS, USA