Make : DODGE | Model : RAM | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 19971015 - 19971031 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V075000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980525 | Date Received by ODI: 19980408 | Date Added to Database: 19980409 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1550 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE BRAKE ROTOR MATERIAL STRENGTH IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAUSING A HUB FATIGUE FRACTURE. |
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Consequence:
THIS FRACTURE CAN RESULT IN CRACK PROPAGATION AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCULE ULTIMATELY RESULTING IN A WHEEL SEPARATION. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE ROTORS AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THESE ROTORS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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