Defect Description For Recall
Certain Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks, The Aluminum Wheels May Have Excessive Porosity In The Center Hub Area Which Can Cause A Wheel To Crack.
Make Of Vehicle
DODGE
Model Of Vehicle
RAM 3500
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V212000
Component Description
Wheels:Hubcap/Cover
Effect Of Defect
This Could Cause A Loss Of Vehicle Control And Result In A Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Wheels And Replace Them If Necessary. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin June 17, 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 1-800-992-1997.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20030324
End Of Manufacture
20030407
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1086
Date Owners Notified
20030617
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20030605
Make Campaign Number
C21