DODGE RAM 1998: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V208000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-09-21 | 1998-09-08 | 1998-09-09 |
Production Dates: 1998-03-31 - 1998-06-15
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12400
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH BOLTS THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY HARDENED. THE BOLTS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE CAB AND THE CORE SUPPORT TO THE FRAME.
THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE CAB TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BOLTS WITH PROPERLY HARDENED BOLTS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 21, 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'.
