Eight problems related to dash wiring have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Dashboard cracking and caved in causing all gauges to stop while drinving working and airbaglight to come on all wiring was exposed the ( dashboard was cracking for over two years but I just learn of other who had the same issues .
Dashboard has cratered and pieces break off to this day. Have had multiple cuts and wiring issues since the beginning of this problem and worried that air bag might be involved with the issues. Have placed a cover over gaping holes while waiting for a recall regarding this problem.
Two- three years ago years ago I notice a break in my dashboard that break has led to the dashboard falling apart exposing wiring. When the dashboard cave (part of ) in all the gages stop working (speed,temp. Gas, ect. ,) and the air bag warning light came on. This happen while driving .
Dashboard cracking and falling apart has led to electrical malfunctions. The main one is that when switching from dim to bright lights during night driving, the headlights go out completely.
Dodge 2001 ram truck has a fracturing and collapsing dash, I have recently been made aware that there are many other people with the same model truck experiencing the same problem including headlights shutting of when alternating between highs and lows possibly caused by the pieces falling from the dash and interrupting the wiring.
My 2001 Dodge ram dash is cracking. I seen a special on my local news station and the parties present on the news cast had the same problems as I did but worse. I think this should be looked at before someone gets killed by the air bag deploying or lights going out.
The wiring harness on this year model has an insufficient ground which leads to a short in the harness. This in turn causes multiple problems,such as the trucks smoking from under the dash and or catching on fire completely. Please check with the insurance companies thank you for your time.
The main wiring harness that controls all ignition and dash instruments separated while the consumer was using tilt steering and the vehicle stalled.