DODGE RAM 2002: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V159000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-12-09 | 2002-06-13 | 2002-06-13 |
Production Dates: 2001-07-01 - 2001-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: B20
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 46000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS, THE REAR AXLE FLANGE WELD TO THE AXLE TUBE COULD FATIGUE AND ALLOW THE BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY TO ROTATE.
DURING ROTATION, THE BRAKE LINE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CALIPER RESULTING IN A BRAKE FLUID LOSS IN THE REAR BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL REAR BRAKE CALIPER REINFORCEMENTS ON THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 9, 2002. 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 1-800-853-1403.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. B20.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
