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NHTSA Campaign ID:
01V289000 Component: Tires Manufacturer: Daimler-Chrysler Corporation |
| Year: 2001 |
Make: Dodge |
Model: Ram |
Recall Date: 09/21/2001 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 151 Manufactured: 05/2001 - 06/2001 |
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Defect Summary:
Certain 2500 wagons were equipped with incorrect load range tires.Consequence Summary: This could cause a tire to blow out if the vehicle is operated at the maximum gross vehicle weight.Corrective Summary: Dealers will replace the load range 'D' tires with correct load range 'E' tires. |
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NHTSA Campaign ID:
00V307000 Component: Suspension:Independent Front Control Arm:Upper Manufacturer: Daimler-Chrysler Corporation |
| Year: 2001 |
Make: Dodge |
Model: Ram |
Recall Date: 10/24/2000 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 480 Manufactured: 07/2000 - 07/2000 |
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Defect Summary:
The upper control arms attached with cadmium coated nuts can cause the bolts to stretch due to the application of a higher than specified clamp load. Breakage of the upper control arm fasteners could cause the axle to rotate forward under braking conditions.Consequence Summary: This rotation could twist the steering linkage and possibly separate the brake lines, increasing the risk of a crash.Corrective Summary: Dealers will replace the upper control arm bolts and nuts. |
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