1994 DODGE RAM RECALL - #99V115000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, V10 ENGINES AND FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE TRANSFER CASES. UNDER SUSTAINED MAXIMUM RATED VEHICLE LOAD, WHILE DRIVING UP A STEEP GRADE IN FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE IN HOT AMBIENT CONDITIONS, THE LOCAL EXHAUST TEMPERATURE PROXIMATE TO THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LINE CAN GENERATE LINE TEMPERATURES THAT EXCEED THE TEMPERATURE LIMIT OF THE CLUTCH LINE MATERIAL. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS AND THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED, THE LINE COULD RUPTURE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1994 DODGE RAM |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
7/31/1993 - 4/30/1999 |
| Recalled on |
5/12/1999 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/27/1999 |
| # Affected |
8,883 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, V10 ENGINES AND FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE TRANSFER CASES. UNDER SUSTAINED MAXIMUM RATED VEHICLE LOAD, WHILE DRIVING UP A STEEP GRADE IN FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE IN HOT AMBIENT CONDITIONS, THE LOCAL EXHAUST TEMPERATURE PROXIMATE TO THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LINE CAN GENERATE LINE TEMPERATURES THAT EXCEED THE TEMPERATURE LIMIT OF THE CLUTCH LINE MATERIAL. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS AND THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED, THE LINE COULD RUPTURE. |
| Consequences |
THE FLUID COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 1999. 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 |
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES, EXTERIOR
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, COOLING UNIT AND LINES
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SHOCK ABSORBER
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Sep 28, 2002 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
Mar 06, 2002 - 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, GREY OIL SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST OR BREATHER TUBE, OR MECHANICAL KNOCKING. *TT
Oct 03, 2001 - 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
Apr 12, 2001 - 020000 SUSPENSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SITUATION IN WHICH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SITS TOO HIGH TO ATTACH THEIR FIFTH WHEEL OR GOOSE NECK TRAILER TO THE TRAILER HITCH TURNABLE. *JB
Apr 03, 2001 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
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