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1998 DODGE RAM Recall - Campaign #98V075000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 DODGE RAM RECALL - #98V075000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : DISC : ROTOR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE BRAKE ROTOR MATERIAL STRENGTH IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAUSING A HUB FATIGUE FRACTURE.

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Vehicle 1998 DODGE RAM
Manufacturer CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 10/15/1997 - 10/31/1997
Recalled on 4/9/1998
Influenced by CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 5/25/1998
# Affected 1,550
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
 
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE BRAKE ROTOR MATERIAL STRENGTH IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAUSING A HUB FATIGUE FRACTURE.
Consequences THIS FRACTURE CAN RESULT IN CRACK PROPAGATION AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCULE ULTIMATELY RESULTING IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE ROTORS AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THESE ROTORS.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 1998.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 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1998 DODGE RAM Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for STRUCTURE

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for AIR BAGS

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for TRAILER HITCHES

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for AIR BAGS

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Technical Service Bulletins Jan 26, 2006 - 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ILLUMINATED MIL AS THE RESULT OF A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0420 - CATALYST EFFICIENCY, OR MAY HAVE FAILED A CALIFORNIA SMOG OR STATE I/M TEST BUT WITHOUT AN ILLUMINATED MIL, OR A RATTLING SOUND FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CAT

Dec 18, 2003 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GENERIC CUMMINS ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED 18-030-03. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED 18-030-03A DATED 10/17/03. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 RAM TRUCK. *TT

Oct 23, 2003 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GENERIC CUMMINS ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *TT

Feb 21, 2003 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE KNOCK OR RATTLE SOUND WHEN CLIMBING A LONG GRADE AND TOWING A HEAVY TRAILER. *TT

Oct 30, 2002 - 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON TAMPERING WITH VP44 FUEL PUMP ON CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE. *TT

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