2000 Dodge Ram recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on February 12, 2001. It covers about 2,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,000
- reported
- Feb 12, 2001
- owners notified
- Mar 8, 2001
- related complaints
- 24
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Some vehicles may have inadequate clearance between the front tire/wheel and the brake hose/ABS sensor wire assembly. During full lock turns, it is possible for the tire or wheel to contact the brake hose/ABS sensor wire assembly.
- Risk
- This could ultimately result in wire damage and/or a hole in the brake line, affecting brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front brake hose assemblies, and the ABS sensor wire will be inspected and replaced if necessary. Owner notification began march 8, 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 01V038000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 24 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 01V038000
Is there a recall on the 2000 Dodge Ram hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 01V038000, reported on February 12, 2001, covers about 2,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V038000?
Dealers will replace the front brake hose assemblies, and the ABS sensor wire will be inspected and replaced if necessary. Owner notification began march 8, 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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