2000-2001 Dodge Ram recall: wiring
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on August 2, 2001. It covers about 98,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 98,000
- reported
- Aug 2, 2001
- owners notified
- Aug 27, 2001
- related complaints
- 33
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: vans and wagons not equipped with power front seats. In the presence of road salt, water, and possibly other debris, the power seat connector located beneath the driver's seat could develop a high resistive short circuit that cycles the circuit breaker.
- Risk
- If the circuit breaker cycles for an extended period of time, heat could build up in the connector, possibly resulting in a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners will receive instructions for removing the circuit breaker from the fuse panel. If an owner desires, their dealer can perform the repair. Owner notification began august 27, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 01V253000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 33 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 01V253000
Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Dodge Ram wiring?
Yes. Recall 01V253000, reported on August 2, 2001, covers about 98,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V253000?
Owners will receive instructions for removing the circuit breaker from the fuse panel. If an owner desires, their dealer can perform the repair. Owner notification began august 27, 2001. Owners who 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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