3rd Gen Cracked Dash

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07-13-2010, 07:18 AM

spike7ss

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Originally Posted by Dr. Evil

Its the heat and sun. Pver the years Ive personally laid my eyes on 50+ Dodge trucks and have NEVER seen a cracked dash. Of course, I live in near Artic conditions year round.

Good luck with it.

Im with Dr.Evil, but have seen hundreds and hundreds of 3rd gens and never seen one cracked. Where are these cracking? Maybe everyone should move up here? Im just saying

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07-13-2010, 07:31 AM

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My 2003's dash its cracked quite bad the truck was originally from Texas and is now in Kentucky so both places get really hot in the summer so thats probably the reason but chrysler used the same cheap

plastic in all thier vehicles during this time frame its ridiculous. There are hundreds of different types of vehicles by different brands that live in the same environment yet they have no problems holding together

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07-13-2010, 03:28 PM

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my 06 isn't yet but living in Vegas now I'm sure it is coming

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09-05-2010, 10:53 PM

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99' 1500 cracked and trashed it in the dumpster, nothing but a view of the gauges and duct work. 99 2500 cracked down the center the column covers gone. Whats next, I have an 04 and just waiting, I don't dare touch it, looks like it's ready to crack anytime, we have taken bets as to the date.

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09-06-2010, 02:31 AM

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My 03 is cracked right down the center

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09-06-2010, 03:11 AM

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Any word on if Dodge is going to issue a recall on third gens yet?

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09-07-2010, 09:40 PM

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Anyone have a picture of the common cracking location?

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09-10-2010, 03:17 PM

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Any word on if Dodge is going to issue a recall on third gens yet?

Don't hold your breath hoping it will happen........

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11-13-2021, 01:41 PM

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Dash cracking 3rd gen

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Originally Posted by Twisted Shifter

I am looking for anyone who has or had a cracked dash on a 3rd gen Dodge. We are getting very close to the NHTSA forcing Dodge to address the situation. If you had a cracked dash and paid to fix it, you should be able to get a reimbursement from Dodge once this is finalized. This is more than a cosmetic issue. In the event of a crash those broken pieces are going to become projectiles in the cab.

What I am asking is for everyone with this issue past or present to go to the following links and file a grievance. The only chance we have is joining together.

NHTSA

and

Auto Beef

I will keep everyone posted on the progress.

So this is an old post... Have we heard anything yet? I've never heard anything about them recalling as f yet, I've owned my Cummins for 15yrsand have always had the problem with the severe cracked dash,my truck is from Phoenix

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