DODGE RAM 1998: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V075000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-05-25 | 1998-04-08 | 1998-04-09 |
Production Dates: 1997-10-15 - 1997-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1550
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE BRAKE ROTOR MATERIAL STRENGTH IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAUSING A HUB FATIGUE FRACTURE.
THIS FRACTURE CAN RESULT IN CRACK PROPAGATION AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCULE ULTIMATELY RESULTING IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE ROTORS AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THESE ROTORS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 1998.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 CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
