1994-1995 Dodge Ram recall: shock absorber
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on August 9, 1999. It covers about 49,066 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 49,066
- reported
- Aug 9, 1999
- owners notified
- Mar 20, 2000
- related complaints
- 106
Suspension: front: shock absorber
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. (2500 and 3500 series 4x4 regular cab pickup produced before march 21, 1995; 2500 and 3500 series 4x4 club cab pickup produced before june 8, 1995; and 3500 series 4x2/4x4 chassis cab trucks produced before june 21, 1995). The front suspension spring/shock towers can crack and eventually separate from the vehicle frame. The shock tower could damage the rear wheel brake lines resulting in loss of rear brake system pressure.
- Risk
- This would create the potential for increased stopping distances.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the spring/shock tower and any vehicles exhibiting cracking will have the tower replaced. Vehicles that are do not show any cracking will have a weld-on reinforcement added.
Recall number 99V214000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 106 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 99V214000
Is there a recall on the 1994-1995 Dodge Ram shock absorber?
Yes. Recall 99V214000, reported on August 9, 1999, covers about 49,066 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V214000?
Dealers will inspect the spring/shock tower and any vehicles exhibiting cracking will have the tower replaced. Vehicles that are do not show any cracking will have a weld-on reinforcement added.
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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