DODGE RAM 3500 2003: WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V212000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM 3500 | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-06-17 | 2003-06-05 | 2003-06-06 |
Production Dates: 2003-03-24 - 2003-04-07
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: C21
Component: WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1086
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, THE ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY HAVE EXCESSIVE POROSITY IN THE CENTER HUB AREA WHICH CAN CAUSE A WHEEL TO CRACK.
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. C21.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
