2003 Dodge RAM 2500 body problems

Filed Jan 8, 2018 · Airbags, Body · 130,000 miles · CA · crash

Takata ?- on 7/15/2017 my son was involved in a single vehicle accident as he drove home on the freeway. Lost control of vehicle resulting in the vehicle spinning and impacting a guard rail post , ejecting him from the vehicle on to the freeway where he died. Upon examination of vehicle no airbags in the cabin deployed. *bf *

Filed Jan 8, 2018 · Body · 237,682 miles · TX

The dash board on almost all of these trucks are severely crashing and if the airbags go off parts of the dash can injury or kill someone from flying parts of the dash board

Filed Jan 5, 2018 · Body · 53,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact noticed that the frame was fractured. The contact called freehold dodge ram at 732‑462‑1600 and was informed that there was no recall and the part was not replaceable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.

Filed Oct 25, 2017 · Body · 150,000 miles · AZ · 1 injury

Dashboard disintegrated into plastic knives that fly off and cause injury. Also compromising the effectiveness of the passenger airbag and or creating additional debris to be thrown at the occupants during a crash.

Filed May 25, 2017 · Body · 87,000 miles · TX

Dash is cracked completely. Pieces of the dash has fallen in the air vents. It's a safety issue if I get into an accident due to a piece might hit me or my passenger. Have a 2002 ford focus zts, I have taken care my dodge better than my ford and the dash is in perfect condition

Filed May 7, 2017 · Body · 150,000 miles · OK · 1 injury

Dashboard disintegrating into hundreds of extremely pointed and sharp shards of heavy gauge plastic some of considerable mass that pose a severe risk in the event of a collision. Daily remove pieces of dash as they break free. Many are heavy enough and pointed enough to severely injure driver or occupants even under severe braking let alone a crash with airbag deployment at supersonic speeds. Under severe braking these shards break free and fly forward toward the windshield then bounce back at the terrified occupants. We now have to always wear protective eyewear to avoid being blinded by a flying piece of debris from the dash. Every time the vehicle hits a small bump another piece or two breaks off or a new crack appears threatening to release another sharp flying object into the passenger compartment. This is not just cosmetic!! This is dangerous. This has been going on for years as a cosmetic issue but now is different.

Filed May 5, 2017 · Airbags, Body · 170,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The dealer advised the contact via phone that she needed to have the dashboard repaired prior to the vehicle being repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v312000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2017 · Body · 210,000 miles · CA

Dash is cracking creating sharp sections that would be an extreme hazard in the event of an airbag deployment.

Filed Nov 12, 2016 · Body · 56,003 miles · NC

Vehicle was in motion when I identified a large crack had form in the center of the dashboard above the radio from front to rear. As I drive each day I have more and more cracks forming in all directions with sharp/angular pieces unexpectedly falling into the dash and the cab of the truck. I am concerned about the safety of myself and my passengers especially when I consider what might happen when the airbag deploys as designed, causing the dash to explode and send projectiles throughout the cab. I contacted chrysler back in 2013 and was told by a representative that this defect is not a warranty issue because of the time since the purchase date. Since then the damage has become more severe and I am concerned that pieces falling behind the dash they will interfere with my ability to control the vehicle (acceleration/braking). These concerns represent significant safety issues that were not disclosed to me when I purchased back in 2003.

Filed Nov 12, 2016 · Body · 600,046 miles · NC

Ongoing subframe corrosion was identified while vehicle was stationary and undergoing component replacement. Extensive corrosion was removed between the front bed mounting point and right side rear shock absorber mounting point leaving a 6" x 2" hole. Identified on 11/10/2016 further assessment will take place on 11/12/2016 by a certified mechanic.