2001 DODGE RAM RECALL - #04V185000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP : CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ON CERTAIN VAN AND WAGON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), AFTERMARKET BATTERIES MAY LEAK ELECTROLYTE ONTO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR, WHICH CAN COMPROMISE SEALING INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTOR.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 DODGE RAM |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1997 - 6/30/2003 |
| Recalled on |
4/20/2004 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/27/2004 |
| # Affected |
44,588 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN VAN AND WAGON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), AFTERMARKET BATTERIES MAY LEAK ELECTROLYTE ONTO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR, WHICH CAN COMPROMISE SEALING INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTOR. |
| Consequences |
THIS MAY ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CONNECTOR, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR FOR ELECTROLYTE DAMAGE AND REPLACE THE CONNECTOR AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
| Notes |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. D20.CUSTOMERS CAN 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 SUSPENSION, REAR
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
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