2001 Dodge Ram recall: alternator/generator/regulator
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on February 7, 2002. It covers about 268,740 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 268,740
- reported
- Feb 7, 2002
- owners notified
- May 20, 2002
- related complaints
- 20
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks, the alternator wire connection to the power distribution center (pdc) can loosen.
- Risk
- This could cause a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the installation of the alternator wire connection to the pdc and if necessary, reposition the wire so that the crimp connection will face upward and tighten the fastener to the correct torque setting. Owner notification began may 20, 2002. 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 02V042000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 20 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 02V042000
Is there a recall on the 2001 Dodge Ram alternator/generator/regulator?
Yes. Recall 02V042000, reported on February 7, 2002, covers about 268,740 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V042000?
Dealers will inspect the installation of the alternator wire connection to the pdc and if necessary, reposition the wire so that the crimp connection will face upward and tighten the fastener to the correct torque setting. Owner notification began may 20, 2002. 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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