1994 DODGE RAM RECALL - #97V084000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION : COOLING UNIT AND LINES
UNDER CERTAIN HIGH LOAD OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE CAN EXCEED THE MELTING POINT OF THE MATERIAL USED IN THE CONNECTOR TO RETAIN THE FLUID LINE TO THE TRANSMISSION.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1994 DODGE RAM |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1994 - 2/1/1997 |
| Recalled on |
5/23/1997 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
5/19/1997 |
| # Affected |
960,000 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES |
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| Description |
UNDER CERTAIN HIGH LOAD OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE CAN EXCEED THE MELTING POINT OF THE MATERIAL USED IN THE CONNECTOR TO RETAIN THE FLUID LINE TO THE TRANSMISSION. |
| Consequences |
WHEN THESE TEMPERATURES OCCUR, THE FLUID LINE WILL NOT STAY CONNECTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND FLUID CAN SPRAY ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN SMOKE OR FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER LINE CONNECTOR FITTINGS WITH CONNECTORS THAT INCORPORATE A STAINLESS STEEL RETAINER. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 19, 1997. 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 1-800-853-1403.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES, EXTERIOR
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SHOCK ABSORBER
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
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