Auto Recalls for Consumers

1998 DODGE RAM Recall - Campaign #04V185000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 DODGE RAM RECALL - #04V185000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP : CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

ON CERTAIN VAN AND WAGON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), AFTERMARKET BATTERIES MAY LEAK ELECTROLYTE ONTO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR, WHICH CAN COMPROMISE SEALING INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTOR.

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Vehicle 1998 DODGE RAM
Manufacturer DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 7/1/1997 - 6/30/2003
Recalled on 4/20/2004
Influenced by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 9/27/2004
# Affected 44,588
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
 
Description ON CERTAIN VAN AND WAGON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), AFTERMARKET BATTERIES MAY LEAK ELECTROLYTE ONTO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR, WHICH CAN COMPROMISE SEALING INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTOR.
Consequences THIS MAY ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CONNECTOR, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR FOR ELECTROLYTE DAMAGE AND REPLACE THE CONNECTOR AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. D20.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 1998 DODGE RAM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, ROTOR

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
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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