| Make : DODGE | Model : RAM | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19930701 - 19950630 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V214000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000320 | Date Received by ODI: 19990809 | Date Added to Database: 19990817 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 835 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 49066 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. (2500 AND 3500 SERIES 4X4 REGULAR CAB PICKUP PRODUCED BEFORE MARCH 21, 1995; 2500 AND 3500 SERIES 4X4 CLUB CAB PICKUP PRODUCED BEFORE JUNE 8, 1995; AND 3500 SERIES 4X2/4X4 CHASSIS CAB TRUCKS PRODUCED BEFORE JUNE 21, 1995). THE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING/SHOCK TOWERS CAN CRACK AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME. THE SHOCK TOWER COULD DAMAGE THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE LINES RESULTING IN LOSS OF REAR BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE. |
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Consequence:
THIS WOULD CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPRING/SHOCK TOWER AND ANY VEHICLES EXHIBITING CRACKING WILL HAVE THE TOWER REPLACED. VEHICLES THAT ARE DO NOT SHOW ANY CRACKING WILL HAVE A WELD-ON REINFORCEMENT ADDED. |
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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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