2001 Dodge Ram recall: rear
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on January 5, 2001. It covers about 2,400 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,400
- reported
- Jan 5, 2001
- owners notified
- Feb 5, 2001
- related complaints
- 42
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: quad cab pickup trucks equipped with a camper package and overload springs. The rear axle spacer plate could lead to deformation of the upper spring plate during assembly of the axle to the vehicle resulting a soft joint.
- Risk
- The soft joint could cause the rear axle u-bolts to lose clamp load, resulting in displacement of the rear axle and a loss of vehicle control. This could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the spacer plates and the spring plates will be replaced. Owner notification began february 5, 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 01V008000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 42 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 01V008000
Is there a recall on the 2001 Dodge Ram rear?
Yes. Recall 01V008000, reported on January 5, 2001, covers about 2,400 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V008000?
Dealers will remove the spacer plates and the spring plates will be replaced. Owner notification began february 5, 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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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