DODGE RAM 1500 2004: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V503000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM 1500 | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-12-22 | 2003-12-04 | 2003-12-11 |
Production Dates: 2003-11-05 - 2003-11-06
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: C39
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 514
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE TRANSFER CASE TO TRANSMISSION ATTACHING FASTENERS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY. THIS COULD CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION ADAPTER OR TRANSFER CASE HOUSING TO CRACK AND LEAK FLUID.
CONTINUED OPERATION CAN RESULT IN PROPELLER SHAFT SEPARATION AND DAMAGE TO FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FUEL LEAK. FLUID AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN CAUSE AN UNDERBODY FIRE.
DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE TRANSFER CASE TO TRANSMISSION FASTENERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. C39.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
