general problems of the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact inspected the vehicle and observed that the spare tire mounted beneath the vehicle has a tire cable which failed to extend long enough to remove it. The manufacturer has not been notified of the failure at this time. The contact had concern of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 10,200.

1. No identifiable events leading up to failure. Just began happening. 2. The top of the dashboard perpendicular to the windshield has begun disintegrating. In the past month three full length cracks (fr. Windshield to front of dash) have appeared. There seems to be some squeaking involved also. I am afraid that the airbag, lights, etc. May be affected. It appears that this is a common problem with this year model based on media reports and many internet sources. Dodge appears to be aware of this problem but has yet to admit that this is a problem that is wide reaching and dangerous. 3. Called Dodge-- they want me to pay for a diagnosis and then will consider helping partially pay for the part--labor would be my responsibility.