Defect Description For Recall
On Certain 4X4 Pickup Trucks Equipped With The Snow Plow Preparation Package, The Tires Supplied On Some Vehicles May Have Gross Axle Weight Ratings That Slightly Exceed The MaximUM Tire Load Capacity As Defined In Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, “Tire SeleCTIon And Rims For Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars.”
Make Of Vehicle
DODGE
Model Of Vehicle
RAM 1500
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
03V504000
Component Description
Tires
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Provide Replacement P245/75R16 Tires To Meet The Load Carrying Capacity Specified On The Vehicle Certification Label And Accommodate The Addition Of A Commercially Available Snow Plow And Hardware. Owner Notification Began On December 22, 2003. Owners Should Contact Daimlerchrysler At 1-800-992-1997.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19990701
End Of Manufacture
20010731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
214
Date Owners Notified
20031222
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20031210
Make Campaign Number
C40
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
120