2000-2002 Dodge RAM 1500 recall: tires
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on December 10, 2003. It covers about 214 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 214
- reported
- Dec 10, 2003
- owners notified
- Dec 22, 2003
- related complaints
- 62
Tires
- What is wrong
- On certain 4x4 pickup trucks equipped with the snow plow preparation package, the tires supplied on some vehicles may have gross axle weight ratings that slightly exceed the maximum tire load capacity as defined in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
- Remedy
- Dealers will provide replacement p245/75r16 tires to meet the load carrying capacity specified on the vehicle certification label and accommodate the addition of a commercially available snow plow and hardware. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑992‑1997.
Recall number 03V504000
Affected vehicles
- Dodge RAM 1500 2000-2002 200020012002
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 62 complaints about tires problems.
Questions about recall 03V504000
Is there a recall on the 2000-2002 Dodge RAM 1500 tires?
Yes. Recall 03V504000, reported on December 10, 2003, covers about 214 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V504000?
Dealers will provide replacement p245/75r16 tires to meet the load carrying capacity specified on the vehicle certification label and accommodate the addition of a commercially available snow plow and hardware. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners 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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