Make : DODGE | Model : RAM | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19950701 - 19951001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V237000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19960215 | Date Received by ODI: 19951212 | Date Added to Database: 19960102 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 12000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FASTENERS WHICH SECURE THE GENERATOR CARTRIDGE FUSE TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER CLAMP LOAD. IMPROPER CLAMPING CAN RESULT IN ARCING AT THE CONNECTION. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE GENERATOR CARTRIDGE FUSE FASTENERS PROPERLY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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