1998 DODGE RAM RECALL - #98V075000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : DISC : ROTOR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE BRAKE ROTOR MATERIAL STRENGTH IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAUSING A HUB FATIGUE FRACTURE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 DODGE RAM |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
10/15/1997 - 10/31/1997 |
| Recalled on |
4/9/1998 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
5/25/1998 |
| # Affected |
1,550 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE BRAKE ROTOR MATERIAL STRENGTH IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAUSING A HUB FATIGUE FRACTURE. |
| Consequences |
THIS FRACTURE CAN RESULT IN CRACK PROPAGATION AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCULE ULTIMATELY RESULTING IN A WHEEL SEPARATION. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE ROTORS AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THESE ROTORS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 1998.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 CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for STRUCTURE
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for AIR BAGS
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for AIR BAGS
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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