1994 Dodge Ram recalls

There are 18 safety recalls on record for the 1994 Dodge Ram, covering 4,226,970 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Vehicle speed controlReported February 12, 2001 · 157,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines. The throttle cable could unravel (fray) or break resulting in loss of throttle control.
Risk: A throttle that does not return to idle could result in unexpected acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the throttle cable and upper bell crank lever. Owner notification began august 3, 2001. 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 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 01V037000 · Recall details

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latchReported February 12, 2001 · 701,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain pickup trucks originally sold in or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa, and missouri. Corrosion of the return spring on the hood secondary latch could cause the mechanism to bind in the "release position."
Risk: If the primary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch. Owner notification began september 17, 2001. 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 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 01V040000 · Recall details

Electrical system: ignition: switchReported May 10, 2000 · 690,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The affected vehicles were built with an ignition switch and wiring that could overheat. High electrical current loads pass through the switch when the blower motor is operated on high for an extended periods of time.
Risk: This could cause the ignition switch and wiring to overheat.
Remedy: Dealers will install a relay and overlay harness.

Recall number 00V135000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: shock absorberReported August 9, 1999 · 49,066 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: This would create the potential for increased stopping distances.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 99V214000 · Recall details

Power train: clutch assemblyReported May 6, 1999 · 8,883 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with manual transmission, v10 engines and four-wheel-drive transfer cases. Under sustained maximum rated vehicle load, while driving up a steep grade in four-wheel-drive low range in hot ambient conditions, the local exhaust temperature proximate to the hydraulic clutch line can generate line temperatures that exceed the temperature limit of the clutch line material. If this condition occurs and the clutch is depressed, the line could rupture.
Risk: The fluid could ignite on the hot exhaust possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch assembly.

Recall number 99V115000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported November 13, 1997 · 497,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel tank mounted rollover valve can allow liquid fuel to leak onto the ground under certain vehicle operating conditions.
Risk: Fuel leakage could result in a fire if an ignition source was present.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank rollover valve with a float type rollover valve.

Recall number 97V199000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and linesReported May 5, 1997 · 960,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high temperature side of the transmission fluid cooler line connector fittings with connectors that incorporate a stainless steel retainer.

Recall number 97V084000 · Recall details

Steering: steering wheel/handle barReported November 18, 1996 · 475,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: If the plastic pins and metal clip that retain the lower steering shaft in the upper shaft break, the lower steering shaft can separate from the upper shaft.
Risk: If the lower steering shaft separates from the upper shaft, loss of vehicle control can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will add a restraining sleeve to the intermediate steering shaft to limit the amount of axial steering column shaft moving in the event the plastic pins and metal clip are broken.

Recall number 96V230000 · Recall details

Steering: steering wheel/handle barReported May 12, 1995 · 293,043 vehicles affected

What is wrong: While making a turn, the extra keys on a vehicle operator's key ring can become temporarily lodged in the screw access holes in the back cover of the steering wheel.
Risk: This condition can hamper the steering wheel return orcause the ignition to be turned off, resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering wheel back cover with a redesigned cover.

Recall number 95V088000 · Recall details

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latchReported March 21, 1995 · 175,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The secondary hood latch rod can bind on the guide bracket and prevent engagement of the secondary latch.
Risk: This condition can cause the hood to fly up obstructing the driver's vision increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch bracket.

Recall number 95V056000 · Recall details

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exteriorReported February 14, 1995 · 90 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The right outside rearview mirror contains convex glass rather than flat. Therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: the images presented in the mirror are closer than they appear which may cause the driver to misjudge the distance from the object to the rear of the vehicle, and could result in an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right outside rearview mirror with a mirror having a flat surface.

Recall number 94V025002 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported January 18, 1995 · 185,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The cinch bar component within the passenger side safety belt buckle assembly shatters causing the belt to release.
Risk: The passenger would not be properly restrained and could be injured in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cinch bar with a newly designed part.

Recall number 95V005000 · Recall details

Suspension: frontReported October 18, 1994 · 1,500 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The front suspension track bar bracket attachment has inadequate fatigue strength and can fail, causing front axle vibration.
Risk: This can result in loss of steering control and an accident.
Remedy: A front suspension track bar bracket reinforcement strut will be installed.

Recall number 94V202000 · Recall details

Interior lightingReported July 11, 1994 · 6,088 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The transformer used to power the neon center lightbeam can overheat and catch on fire.
Risk: The overheating and fires caused by the neon transformer can result in damage to the lightbeam assembly, the roof of the vehicle, and could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Mark iii dealers will modify the assemblies to eliminate the neon lighting fixture in the vehicle and replace it with incandescent lights operating directly from the vehicle 12-volt battery.

Recall number 94V128000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasolineReported June 20, 1994 · 7,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: These vehicles do not meet the rear impact test requirements of fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: the vehicle s have an increased risk of a fuel spill in the event of a rear end collision.
Remedy: Dealers will strengthen the left frame rail by installing a frame rail reinforcement bracket.

Recall number 94V113000 · Recall details

Suspension: frontReported May 20, 1994 · 400 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The front suspension track bar has inadequate fatigue strength.
Risk: Failure of the track bar can result in front axle vibration and loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension track bar.

Recall number 94V097000 · Recall details

Seats: front assembly: reclinerReported December 14, 1993 · 17,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The seat back latch lever pivot rivets are susceptible to distortion. The distorted assemblies allow the seat back release latch lever to remain in the released position which is in non-compliance with fmvss no. 207, "seating systems."
Risk: In the event of a sudden stop or accident the forces onthe seat back may subject seat occupants to an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the suspect seat back latch assembly with a revised assembly.

Recall number 93V213000 · Recall details

Suspension: frontReported October 22, 1993 · 3,900 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Front suspension track bar attachment to the axle may not be adequately tightened.
Risk: Loss of the track bar attachment can cause axlevibration and directional control difficulty which could result in loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
Remedy: Tighten front suspension track bar axle attachment to the specified torque.

Recall number 93V173000 · Recall details

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18, covering vehicle speed control, latches/locks/linkages and electrical system.

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