DODGE RAM 2000: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V107000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-04-24 | 2000-04-11 | 2000-04-28 |
Production Dates: 1998-01-01 - 1999-09-30
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 872
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 357000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL TRAILER HITCH. THE TRAILER HITCH SIDE BRACKETS WERE MANUFACTURED USING MATERIAL WITH INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH.
BRACKETS BUILT WITHOUT PROPER MATERIAL COULD FATIGUE AND FRACTURE IN THE AREA WHERE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTS TO THE FRAME.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILER HITCHES AND REPLACE ANY TRAILER HITCH SHOWING SIGNS OF FATIGUE CRACKING. IF NO EVIDENCE OF CRACKING EXISTS, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 24, 2000.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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
