1999 DODGE RAM RECALL - #00V107000
RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL TRAILER HITCH. THE TRAILER HITCH SIDE BRACKETS WERE MANUFACTURED USING MATERIAL WITH INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 DODGE RAM |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1998 - 9/30/1999 |
| Recalled on |
4/28/2000 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/24/2000 |
| # Affected |
357,000 |
| Recalled for |
TRAILER HITCHES |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL TRAILER HITCH. THE TRAILER HITCH SIDE BRACKETS WERE MANUFACTURED USING MATERIAL WITH INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH. |
| Consequences |
BRACKETS BUILT WITHOUT PROPER MATERIAL COULD FATIGUE AND FRACTURE IN THE AREA WHERE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTS TO THE FRAME. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILER HITCHES AND REPLACE ANY TRAILER HITCH SHOWING SIGNS OF FATIGUE CRACKING. IF NO EVIDENCE OF CRACKING EXISTS, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 24, 2000.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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER 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 |
1999 DODGE RAM Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1999 DODGE RAM Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1999 DODGE RAM Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1999 DODGE RAM Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1999 DODGE RAM Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
1999 DODGE RAM Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
1999 DODGE RAM Recall for AIR BAGS
1999 DODGE RAM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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Comments
10/17/2013 - walt
I've done everything I can an changed everything I know, but my truck is still stalling on me at stop signs, redlights an even while going down the road it will just stall an will not restart for 30 mins or longer, please help me, is this a recall issue? 1999 Dodge ram 1500 5.9,