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2003 Dodge RAM 2500 and Dodge RAM 3500 recall: hubcap/cover

Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on June 5, 2003. It covers about 1,086 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,086
reported
Jun 5, 2003
owners notified
Jun 17, 2003
related complaints
13

Wheels: hubcap/cover

What is wrong
Certain heavy duty pickup trucks, the aluminum wheels may have excessive porosity in the center hub area which can cause a wheel to crack.
Risk
This could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the wheels and replace them if necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin june 17, 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 1‑800‑992‑1997.

Recall number 03V212000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 13 complaints about wheels problems.

2003 Dodge RAM 25002003 Dodge RAM 3500

Questions about recall 03V212000

Is there a recall on the 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 and Dodge RAM 3500 hubcap/cover?

Yes. Recall 03V212000, reported on June 5, 2003, covers about 1,086 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V212000?

Dealers will inspect the wheels and replace them if necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin june 17, 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 1‑800‑992‑1997.

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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