LEISURE DODGE RAM 1997: PARKING BRAKE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V185000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LEISURE | DODGE RAM | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-07-22 | 1999-07-09 | 1999-07-14 |
Production Dates: 1996-10-03 - 1997-03-31
Manufacturers Involved: LEISURE TRAVEL VANS
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 211
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERSION VAN. A PROTECTIVE SHIELD LOCATED ON THE DRIVER SIDE UNDERBODY AT THE SEWER DUMP VALVE IS LOCATED TOO FAR FORWARD AND INBOARD ON THE VEHICLE.
THIS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE'S PARK/EMERGENCY BRAKE.
DEALERS WILL CUT THE SHIELD TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE WITH THE OPERATION OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 22, 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 LEISURE TRAVEL VANS AT 1-204-822-3009.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
