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NHTSA Campaign ID:
02V159000 Component: Brakes:Hydraulic:Disc:Caliper Manufacturer: Daimler-Chrsyler Corporation |
| Year: 2002 |
Make: Dodge Truck |
Model: Ram |
Recall Date: 06/13/2002 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 46000 Manufactured: 07/2001 - 11/2001 |
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Defect Summary:
The rear axle flange weld to the axle tube could fatigue and allow the brake caliper assembly to rotate.Consequence Summary: During rotation, the brake line could separate from the caliper resulting in a brake fluid loss in the rear brake hydraulic system.Corrective Summary: Dealers will install rear brake caliper reinforcements on the rear axle assemblies. Daimler Chrysler has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Daimler Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. |
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NHTSA Campaign ID:
03V077000 Component: Visibility: Rearview Mirrors/Devices: Exterior Manufacturer: Daimler-Chrsyler Corporation |
| Year: 2002 |
Make: Dodge Truck |
Model: Ram |
Recall Date: 03/04/2003 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 195,500 Manufactured: |
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Defect Summary:
On certain pickup trucks, the detent system on the exterior mirror housings may lose the functionality.Consequence Summary: This could potentially affect rearward field of vision, increasing the risk of a crash.Corrective Summary: Dealers will install a mirror detent retainer kit to correct this condition. Owner notification is expected to begin during April 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Daimler Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. |
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