| Make : LEISURE | Model : DODGE RAM | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19961003 - 19970331 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V185000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990722 | Date Received by ODI: 19990709 | Date Added to Database: 19990714 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: LEISURE TRAVEL VANS | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: LEISURE TRAVEL VANS | ||
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| Component: PARKING BRAKE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 211 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERSION VAN. A PROTECTIVE SHIELD LOCATED ON THE DRIVER SIDE UNDERBODY AT THE SEWER DUMP VALVE IS LOCATED TOO FAR FORWARD AND INBOARD ON THE VEHICLE. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE'S PARK/EMERGENCY BRAKE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL CUT THE SHIELD TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE WITH THE OPERATION OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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