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NHTSA Campaign ID:  03V504000
Component:  Tires
Manufacturer:  Daimler Chrysler Corporation
Year:
2002
Make:
Dodge Truck
Model:
Ram 1500
Recall Date:
12/03/2003
Potential Number of Units Affected: 214
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
On certain 4x4 pickup trucks equipped with the snow plow preparation package, the tires supplied on some vehicles may have gross axle weight ratings that slightly exceed the maximum tire load capacity as defined in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 120, "Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
Consequence Summary:
There is no Consequence Summary available at this time.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will provide replacement P245/75R16 tires to meet the load carrying capacity specified on the vehicle certification label and accommodate the addition of a commercially available snowplow and hardware. Owner notification is expected to begin during January 2004. Owners should contact Daimler Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

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