1998 DODGE RAM RECALL - #99V115000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, V10 ENGINES AND FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE TRANSFER CASES. UNDER SUSTAINED MAXIMUM RATED VEHICLE LOAD, WHILE DRIVING UP A STEEP GRADE IN FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE IN HOT AMBIENT CONDITIONS, THE LOCAL EXHAUST TEMPERATURE PROXIMATE TO THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LINE CAN GENERATE LINE TEMPERATURES THAT EXCEED THE TEMPERATURE LIMIT OF THE CLUTCH LINE MATERIAL. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS AND THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED, THE LINE COULD RUPTURE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 DODGE RAM |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
7/31/1993 - 4/30/1999 |
| Recalled on |
5/12/1999 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/27/1999 |
| # Affected |
8,883 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, V10 ENGINES AND FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE TRANSFER CASES. UNDER SUSTAINED MAXIMUM RATED VEHICLE LOAD, WHILE DRIVING UP A STEEP GRADE IN FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE IN HOT AMBIENT CONDITIONS, THE LOCAL EXHAUST TEMPERATURE PROXIMATE TO THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LINE CAN GENERATE LINE TEMPERATURES THAT EXCEED THE TEMPERATURE LIMIT OF THE CLUTCH LINE MATERIAL. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS AND THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED, THE LINE COULD RUPTURE. |
| Consequences |
THE FLUID COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, ROTOR
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for STRUCTURE
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for AIR BAGS
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for AIR BAGS
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1998 DODGE RAM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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Feb 21, 2003 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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