1994 DODGE RAM RECALL - #99V214000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : SHOCK ABSORBER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. (2500 AND 3500 SERIES 4X4 REGULAR CAB PICKUP PRODUCED BEFORE MARCH 21, 1995; 2500 AND 3500 SERIES 4X4 CLUB CAB PICKUP PRODUCED BEFORE JUNE 8, 1995; AND 3500 SERIES 4X2/4X4 CHASSIS CAB TRUCKS PRODUCED BEFORE JUNE 21, 1995). THE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING/SHOCK TOWERS CAN CRACK AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME. THE SHOCK TOWER COULD DAMAGE THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE LINES RESULTING IN LOSS OF REAR BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1994 DODGE RAM |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1993 - 6/30/1995 |
| Recalled on |
8/17/1999 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/20/2000 |
| # Affected |
49,066 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. (2500 AND 3500 SERIES 4X4 REGULAR CAB PICKUP PRODUCED BEFORE MARCH 21, 1995; 2500 AND 3500 SERIES 4X4 CLUB CAB PICKUP PRODUCED BEFORE JUNE 8, 1995; AND 3500 SERIES 4X2/4X4 CHASSIS CAB TRUCKS PRODUCED BEFORE JUNE 21, 1995). THE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING/SHOCK TOWERS CAN CRACK AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME. THE SHOCK TOWER COULD DAMAGE THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE LINES RESULTING IN LOSS OF REAR BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE. |
| Consequences |
THIS WOULD CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPRING/SHOCK TOWER AND ANY VEHICLES EXHIBITING CRACKING WILL HAVE THE TOWER REPLACED. VEHICLES THAT ARE DO NOT SHOW ANY CRACKING WILL HAVE A WELD-ON REINFORCEMENT ADDED. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 20, 2000.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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER 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 |
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 POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, COOLING UNIT AND LINES
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 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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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Sep 28, 2002 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
Mar 06, 2002 - 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, GREY OIL SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST OR BREATHER TUBE, OR MECHANICAL KNOCKING. *TT
Oct 03, 2001 - 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
Apr 12, 2001 - 020000 SUSPENSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SITUATION IN WHICH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SITS TOO HIGH TO ATTACH THEIR FIFTH WHEEL OR GOOSE NECK TRAILER TO THE TRAILER HITCH TURNABLE. *JB
Apr 03, 2001 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
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