Radio/tape Cd Player problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500

Three problems related to radio/tape cd player have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Radio/tape Cd Player problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2012

Dashboard has completely fragmented apart. It has been taped to prevent pieces of hard plastic from dropping into electrical components. Should an accident occur, serious injury will result from dashboard breaking into many sharp shards.

2 Radio/tape Cd Player problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2012

The dash is cracking and caving in. Radio isn't working now due to cut or burnt wires. The passenger side airbag could deploy at any sec with all the cracks and pieces fallen.

3 Radio/tape Cd Player problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2001

I was struck by lightening through the antenna while driving. I am having some medical problems and have yet to see doctor. I was tingled by theligtening, and sore from head to foot. Is not a vehicle suppose to have arresters to prevent this from happening?.




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