2001 DODGE RAM RECALL - #01V008000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: QUAD CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A CAMPER PACKAGE AND OVERLOAD SPRINGS. THE REAR AXLE SPACER PLATE COULD LEAD TO DEFORMATION OF THE UPPER SPRING PLATE DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE AXLE TO THE VEHICLE RESULTING A SOFT JOINT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 DODGE RAM |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
6/23/2000 - 7/31/2000 |
| Recalled on |
1/11/2001 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/5/2001 |
| # Affected |
2,400 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: QUAD CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A CAMPER PACKAGE AND OVERLOAD SPRINGS. THE REAR AXLE SPACER PLATE COULD LEAD TO DEFORMATION OF THE UPPER SPRING PLATE DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE AXLE TO THE VEHICLE RESULTING A SOFT JOINT. |
| Consequences |
THE SOFT JOINT COULD CAUSE THE REAR AXLE U-BOLTS TO LOSE CLAMP LOAD, RESULTING IN DISPLACEMENT OF THE REAR AXLE AND A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE SPACER PLATES AND THE SPRING PLATES WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 5, 2001. 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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 DODGE RAM Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, UPPER ARM
2001 DODGE RAM Recall for CHILD SEAT
2001 DODGE RAM Recall for AIR BAGS
2001 DODGE RAM Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
2001 DODGE RAM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2001 DODGE RAM Recall for TIRES
2001 DODGE RAM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2001 DODGE RAM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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