2002 Dodge Ram recall: axle assembly
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on June 13, 2002. It covers about 46,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 46,000
- reported
- Jun 13, 2002
- owners notified
- Dec 9, 2002
- related complaints
- 17
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain 4x4 pickup trucks, the rear axle flange weld to the axle tube could fatigue and allow the brake caliper assembly to rotate.
- Risk
- During rotation, the brake line could separate from the caliper resulting in a brake fluid loss in the rear brake hydraulic system.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install rear brake caliper reinforcements on the rear axle assemblies. Owner notification began december 9, 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 02V159000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 17 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 02V159000
Is there a recall on the 2002 Dodge Ram axle assembly?
Yes. Recall 02V159000, reported on June 13, 2002, covers about 46,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V159000?
Dealers will install rear brake caliper reinforcements on the rear axle assemblies. Owner notification began december 9, 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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