Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Pickup Trucks, The Electrical Connector At The Bottom Of The Steering Column Contains An Under-Sized Terminal For The Hvac Blower Motor Circuit. Localized Heating From Current Flow With The Blower Speed Set On High May Cause The Terminal Contacts To Relax And Lose Electrical Contact. This Can Cause The Hvac Blower Motor To Become Inoperative.
Make Of Vehicle
DODGE
Model Of Vehicle
RAM 1500
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
03V078000
Component Description
Steering:Column
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Cause Impairment Of Visibility In Inclement Weather, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Wiring Harness Overlay To Correct This Condition. Owner Notification Began April 15, 2003. 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20010701
End Of Manufacture
20020701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
287725
Date Owners Notified
20030410
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20030310
Make Campaign Number
C11