DODGE RAM 1998: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V115000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-12-27 | 1999-05-06 | 1999-05-12 |
Production Dates: 1993-07-31 - 1999-04-30
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 828
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8883
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, V10 ENGINES AND FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE TRANSFER CASES. UNDER SUSTAINED MAXIMUM RATED VEHICLE LOAD, WHILE DRIVING UP A STEEP GRADE IN FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE IN HOT AMBIENT CONDITIONS, THE LOCAL EXHAUST TEMPERATURE PROXIMATE TO THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LINE CAN GENERATE LINE TEMPERATURES THAT EXCEED THE TEMPERATURE LIMIT OF THE CLUTCH LINE MATERIAL. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS AND THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED, THE LINE COULD RUPTURE.
THE FLUID COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 1999. 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'.
