2002 Dodge RAM 1500 recall: column
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on March 10, 2003. It covers about 287,725 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 287,725
- reported
- Mar 10, 2003
- owners notified
- Apr 10, 2003
- related complaints
- 44
Steering: column
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks, the electrical connector at the bottom of the steering column contains an under-sized terminal for the HVAC blower motor circuit. Localized heating from current flow with the blower speed set on high may cause the terminal contacts to relax and lose electrical contact. This can cause the HVAC blower motor to become inoperative.
- Risk
- This condition could cause impairment of visibility in inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a wiring harness overlay to correct this condition. Owner notification began april 15, 2003. 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 03V078000
Affected vehicles
- Dodge RAM 1500 2002 2002
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 44 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 03V078000
Is there a recall on the 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 column?
Yes. Recall 03V078000, reported on March 10, 2003, covers about 287,725 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V078000?
Dealers will install a wiring harness overlay to correct this condition. Owner notification began april 15, 2003. 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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