2007 DODGE RAM 3500 RECALL - #08V344000
RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES
KNAPHEIDE IS RECALLING 108 MY 2006-2008 PRO SERIES TRUCK BEDS EQUIPPED WITH AN ICC BUMPER WHICH INCLUDED A PROVISION FOR A BALL HITCH. THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT WELD ATTACHING THE HITCH CHANNEL TO THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2007 DODGE RAM 3500 |
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| Manufacturer |
KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
10/23/2006 - 7/15/2008 |
| Recalled on |
7/29/2008 |
| Influenced by |
KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
8/15/2008 |
| # Affected |
108 |
| Recalled for |
TRAILER HITCHES |
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| Description |
KNAPHEIDE IS RECALLING 108 MY 2006-2008 PRO SERIES TRUCK BEDS EQUIPPED WITH AN ICC BUMPER WHICH INCLUDED A PROVISION FOR A BALL HITCH. THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT WELD ATTACHING THE HITCH CHANNEL TO THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD RESULT IN BENDING OF THE HITCH CHANNEL OR THE HITCH COULD BE PULLED OFF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
KNAPHEIDE WILL OFFER TWO REMEDIES TO ITS CUSTOMERS: (1) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO DO NOT USE THE HITCH, THE HITCH WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE TRUCK BED AND REPLACED WITH AN ICC BUMPER; OR (2) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO NEED A HITCH, A RECEIVER HITCH ASSEMBLY WILL BE ADDED TO THE EXISTING HITCH ASSEMBLY AND ALL SUSPECT WELD JOINTS WILL BE RE WELDED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KNAPHEIDE AT 1-877-473-5763. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2007 DODGE RAM 3500 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2007 DODGE RAM 3500 Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
2007 DODGE RAM 3500 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2007 DODGE RAM 3500 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2007 DODGE RAM 3500 Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
2007 DODGE RAM 3500 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2007 DODGE RAM 3500 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2007 DODGE RAM 3500 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
2007 DODGE RAM 3500 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2007 DODGE RAM 3500 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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