2004 DODGE RAM 1500 RECALL - #03V503000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE TRANSFER CASE TO TRANSMISSION ATTACHING FASTENERS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY. THIS COULD CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION ADAPTER OR TRANSFER CASE HOUSING TO CRACK AND LEAK FLUID.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2004 DODGE RAM 1500 |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
11/5/2003 - 11/6/2003 |
| Recalled on |
12/11/2003 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/22/2003 |
| # Affected |
514 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE TRANSFER CASE TO TRANSMISSION ATTACHING FASTENERS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY. THIS COULD CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION ADAPTER OR TRANSFER CASE HOUSING TO CRACK AND LEAK FLUID. |
| Consequences |
CONTINUED OPERATION CAN RESULT IN PROPELLER SHAFT SEPARATION AND DAMAGE TO FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FUEL LEAK. FLUID AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN CAUSE AN UNDERBODY FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE TRANSFER CASE TO TRANSMISSION FASTENERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997. |
| Notes |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. C39.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2004 DODGE RAM 1500 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Jul 30, 2008 - 015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
2003-2008 (DR) RAM TRUCK 1500-STEERING SHUDDER DURING PARKING LOT OR LOW VEHICLE SPEED MANEUVERS. *PE
Nov 14, 2005 - 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
WATER LEAK AT ROOF MOUNTED MARKER LAMPS. *SC
Sep 26, 2005 - 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COOLING COIL ODOR. *TT
May 17, 2005 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
IDLE FLUCTUATION/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT
May 17, 2005 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
LONG CRANK TIMES IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING. *TT
View all Technical Service Bulletins
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Comments
12/27/2011 - Erminia
I bought my 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 used. The truck was pretty good until now, the power steering is going.