2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 2nd Gen Dash cracks

[Oasis-3]

My 2001 has cracks going from front to back.



Cliff



EDIT: from the windshiels to the back of the dash. The rest of the truck is good, Just a little rust on the bottom drivers side door.

 

[J.BURCHFIELD]

My 2001 has cracks going from front to back.



Cliff

Do you mean from the front bumper to the rear bumper?

 

[Dave M]

I have a crack thru the middle of the dash. Another inch from the front and it will be in half. I emailed Daimler Chrysler from their web site under "send us an email" link here:



http://www.dodge.com/webselfservice...recall&country=us&emailUrl=goToEmailForm('R')



I got a email reply today to call the Damilier Chrysler Customer Assistance Center 1-800-992-1997 to give them more info.



I was finally transfered to a Senoir Staff Member who finally told me to go the dealer to have the damage assesed. The dealer will then contact Chrylser with the reference number I was given. Then Chrylser will make a determination on resolving the problem.



I will keep you informed.



Dave

 

[terrywerm]

Hmmmm - you guys have me wondering now. I've got an '01 with the charcoal or agate dash, absolutely no cracks so far, not even where I cut the hole for the wires and stuff for my gauge pod. Maybe the hole provided just enough stress relief in just the right place??

 

[Jeff Knight]

Hey Terry,



I have the dash pod on my dash. It didn't help mine from cracking. Good luck with yours.



Jeff

 

[Dave M]

I have a crack thru the middle of the dash. Another inch from the front and it will be in half. I emailed Daimler Chrysler from their web site under "send us an email" link here:



http://www.dodge.com/webselfservice...recall&country=us&emailUrl=goToEmailForm('R')



I got a email reply today to call the Damilier Chrysler Customer Assistance Center 1-800-992-1997 to give them more info.



I was finally transfered to a Senoir Staff Member who finally told me to go the dealer to have the damage assesed. The dealer will then contact Chrylser with the reference number I was given. Then Chrylser will make a determination on resolving the problem.



I will keep you informed.



Dave

Took it to dealer and they looked at it... told me my dash was cracked all right. Then they wanted $86 to take it into the service bay and inspect it more and take pics of it. I said no thanks. You can see its cracked and what more can they do. Sooo. . I'll call back Damilier Chrysler Customer Assistance and see if they will let me send them a pic.



Oh yeah... a new dash was $1000+ That's the whole dash. They don't show the top as a seperate piece.



Dave

 

[J.BURCHFIELD]

Took it to dealer and they looked at it... told me my dash was cracked all right. Then they wanted $86 to take it into the service bay and inspect it more and take pics of it. I said no thanks. You can see its cracked and what more can they do. Sooo. . I'll call back Damilier Chrysler Customer Assistance and see if they will let me send them a pic.



Oh yeah... a new dash was $1000+ That's the whole dash. They don't show the top as a seperate piece.



Dave

A Body Shop I go to replaced mine with an after marked dash for $200 plus an hour labor, if memory serves. The Sun will crack any of them. Hope yours is still under warranty. Dealers will Rip you Off !!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Dave M]

What years does it seem to involve?

It seems to be 1995-2003 from what I seen on the local 6 link at the beginning of this thread. .

 

[Dave M]

A Body Shop I go to replaced mine with an after marked dash for $200 plus an hour labor, if memory serves. The Sun will crack any of them. Hope yours is still under warranty. Dealers will Rip you Off !!!!!!!!!!!

I am my own warrenty station (97 203K miles)

 

[6naline01]

One of the very first accessories I invested in was a high quality dash mat and I park it under the car-port whenever possible sfsg.

 

[J.BURCHFIELD]

One of the very first accessories I invested in was a high quality dash mat and I park it under the car-port whenever possible sfsg.

You were smatter than me, I waited until I had mine replaced and my friend who owns the body shop where I had it done told me to get a matt so I did.

 

[MTatsch]

my 99 has a charcoal dash and is cracked in about ten places Genos has a plastic cover that snaps over the top of the old one so you have to tear out (from what i understand) for only $130

 

[My Red Ram]

2001

mines a 2001 and the dash is tan and cracked horribly huge gapping whole i hate it but i have a dash mat so it helps me not see it but i know its still under there !

 

[MikeCox]

mines a 98 and has two cracks. it is tan

 

[SDancy]

I have a 98. 5 with a charcoal dash and it has cracks on both sides!#@$%!

 

[Hendricks]

i just sent these pics to the reporter. Maybe it will help. kinda ironic that my truck came from florida to begin with

 

[GAmes]

If you guys are thinking of getting a new one it might be a good idea to do it soon. I ordered one ($150) and the dealer used my VIN for color code, but the new one came in gray, not dark brown. It turns out that 97s only come unpainted now, so I have to shuck out about $40 more for paint and primer. #@$%!

 

[Dave M]

If you guys are thinking of getting a new one it might be a good idea to do it soon. I ordered one ($150) and the dealer used my VIN for color code, but the new one came in gray, not dark brown. It turns out that 97s only come unpainted now, so I have to shuck out about $40 more for paint and primer. #@$%!

Do you have a PN for the 97 dash. The dealer I went to said I needed the whole dash (not just the top piece) and it costs $1100+. $150 sounds a lot better than $1100. I'd like to get a grey one for my 97.



Thanks,

Dave

 

[GAmes]

Do you have a PN for the 97 dash. The dealer I went to said I needed the whole dash (not just the top piece) and it costs $1100+. $150 sounds a lot better than $1100. I'd like to get a grey one for my 97.



Thanks,

Dave

No problem, just happen to have the brand new receipt.



Part Number / Description is 5EY72RD5 I/PANEL INSTRU 23033109



Might be too much info, but I'm sure the genius behind the counter can figure it out... ... ... . or you could go to a different dealer.

 

[Dave M]

No problem, just happen to have the brand new receipt.



Part Number / Description is 5EY72RD5 I/PANEL INSTRU 23033109



Might be too much info, but I'm sure the genius behind the counter can figure it out... ... ... . or you could go to a different dealer.

Thanks. Maybe he can figure out what I want if I give him the PN. I'll see which dealer has it. I figured the top part of the dash must come off. It must be easy to replace too.



Maybe I can find a grey one.



Thanks

Dave