2002 DODGE RAM 1500 RECALL - #03V504000
RECALL FOR TIRES
ON CERTAIN 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE SNOW PLOW PREPARATION PACKAGE, THE TIRES SUPPLIED ON SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS THAT SLIGHTLY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TIRE LOAD CAPACITY AS DEFINED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2002 DODGE RAM 1500 |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1999 - 7/31/2001 |
| Recalled on |
12/11/2003 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/22/2003 |
| # Affected |
214 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE SNOW PLOW PREPARATION PACKAGE, THE TIRES SUPPLIED ON SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS THAT SLIGHTLY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TIRE LOAD CAPACITY AS DEFINED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT P245/75R16 TIRES TO MEET THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY SPECIFIED ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND ACCOMMODATE THE ADDITION OF A COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE SNOW PLOW AND HARDWARE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997. |
| Notes |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. C40.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 |
2002 DODGE RAM 1500 Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES, EXTERIOR
2002 DODGE RAM 1500 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
May 17, 2005 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NEW WATER PUMP FOR 3.7L ENGINE - NO LONGER COMMON WITH 4.7L. ADVANCED SERVICE INFORMATION #05-002. *TT
Mar 02, 2004 - 200000 WHEELS
FINAL FITMENT OF THIS SUSPENSION KIT HAS REVEALED A POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE SUPPLIED TIE ROD END AND THE FACTORY WHEEL WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW THE O.E. WHEELS TO BE RE-USED. RANCHO IS RECOMMENDING 17 X 18 INCH WHEEL WITH 5 INCHES
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