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The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the dashboard began to fracture and was currently in several pieces. The contact called I-10 mac haik Dodge Chrysler (located at 12111 katy fwy, houston, tx 77079, 713-538-2700) and was informed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that there was no recall for the failure. The contact was referred to NHTSA to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge 3500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked and sharp shards were exposed. The dealer advised the contact that the dashboard was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 289,000....updated 10/19/12
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated he noticed that his dashboard was fractured in different areas. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
While driving at any speed and without warning, applied on brakes and vehicle would pull to the left or right. Dealer has been notified. Dealer has serviced vehicle before for same problem; however has not found remedy for malfunction. Consumer adds after front pads were replaced front/rear brakes continue to lock up. While opposite end wheels roll free. Many attempts made to correct problem, but lock up still happens frequently. Steering seems very loose and is hard to keep vehicle straight. Power steering gear and steering gear box was replaced however truck continues to wander. Driver side seat cushion saggs. Seat bottom cushion replaced. Cab sqwaks on uneven ground. Black smoke from exhaust when cold or warm. Clutch slips. Dealer could not duplicate. Dimmer on dash lights burns fingers. When turning on turn signals, wipers will activate and rapid flash is heard. Difficulty getting into first gear. ABS jams when under a hard stop and during cold start. Lumbar is inoperative. Tranmsission leaking oil. Replaced output shaft seal. Master cylinder replaced. Most gears difficult to engage. Reverse is very stiff. Shifting 2-3rd will cause shifter to lock up and won't move at all. No problem found. Overhead console inoperative and replaced.
- Myrtle Creek, OR, USA
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- Tomball, TX, USA