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NHTSA Campaign ID:  01V153000
Component:  Interior Systems: Passive Restraint: Other Parts
Manufacturer:  Daimler-Chrysler Corporation
Year:
2001
Make:
Dodge
Model:
Ram
Recall Date:
11/15/2000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 216,100
Manufactured: 05/2000 - 10/2000
Defect Summary:
Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing.
Consequence Summary:
When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. The driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly.

NHTSA Campaign ID:  01V184000
Component:  Wheels:Lugs:Nuts:Bolts
Manufacturer:  Daimler-Chrysler Corporation
Year:
2001
Make:
Dodge
Model:
Ram
Recall Date:
06/05/2001
Potential Number of Units Affected: 212
Manufactured: 05/2001 - 05/2001
Defect Summary:
A substitute wheel lug nut tightening process may not have been sufficient to assure proper torque of the lug nuts.
Consequence Summary:
Improper wheel lug nut torque could allow a wheel to loosen and cause a crash without warning.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will inspect the wheel lug nuts for proper torque and correct if necessary.
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