1991 DODGE RAM

3 recalls — 50 complaints

95V089000 May 12, 1995
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR ARMATURE CRACKS AND REPLACE ANY WHEELS EXHIBITING CRACKS. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IF CRACKING OCCURS.
78,000 vehicles affected
93E034001 Dec 7, 1993
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BOSCH DISTRIBUTOR-TYPE FUEL PUMPS HAVE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT CAN CAUSE THE BALL PIN, WHICH IS PART OF THE PUMP'S CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY, TO BREAK CAUSING THE LINK BETWEEN THE CONTROL SLEEVE AND THE CONTROL LEVER TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Remedy: THE FUEL PUMPS WILL BE INSPECTED, AND IF NECESSARY, REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
35,000 vehicles affected
92V005000 Jan 14, 1992
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
THE TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS CERITIFICATION LABEL MAY HAVE INCORRECT INFORMATION.
Remedy: AN OVERLAY OF THE CORRECT TIRE AND RIM SELECTION INFORMATION CERTIFICATE WILL BE PROVIDED.
2,800 vehicles affected
TIRES Apr 19, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING AIR TO THE LEFT REAR TIRE THE CONTACT NOTICED A BUBBLE IN THE SIDEWALL, AT THAT TIME THE TIRE BLEW UP. THERE WERE INJURIES AND THE CONTACT WENT TO THE HOSPITAL. THE TIRE IS COOPER MASTER CRAFT AS IV. THE SIZE IS 23575R15. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN INFORMED. THERE IS A RECALL REGARDING COOPER TIRES, RECALL # 06T002000; TIRES: SIDEWALL, BUT DID NOT INCLUDE THE TIRE SIZE: 23575R15.
1 injured
STEERING Dec 14, 2004
WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE WHILE TURNING. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL, AND DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT DUPLICATED. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Jul 2, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SUMMIT TRAIL CLIMBER, MANUFACTURED BY KELLY-SPRINGFIELD COMPANY, 8 TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE, THE RUBBER IS TEARING APART FROM SOME TYPE OF CIRCULAR SEAM, THE SERVICE STATION EXAMINED THE TIRES AND STATED, THEY ARE DANGEROUS AND NEED REPLACING IMMEDIATELY BUT THE REPRESENTATIVES OF KELLY-SPRINGFIELD HAVE REFUSED TO RETURN CONSUMERS PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS. (TIRE SIZE P235/75R15) *YD
TIRES:TREAD/BELT May 14, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SUMMIT TRAIL CLIMBER, MANUFACTURED BY KELLY-SPRINGFIELD COMPANY, 4 TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE, THE RUBBER IS TEARING APART FROM SOME TYPE OF CIRCULAR SEAM, THE SERVICE STATION EXAMINED THE TIRES AND STATED, THEY ARE DANGEROUS AND NEED REPLACING IMMEDIATELY BUT THE REPRESENTATIVES OF KELLY-SPRINGFIELD HAVE REFUSED TO RETURN CONSUMERS PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS. (TIRE SIZE P235/75R15) *YD
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Mar 7, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SUMMIT TRAIL CLIMBER, MANUFACTURED BY KELLY-SPRINGFIELD COMPANY, 4 TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE, THE RUBBER IS TEARING APART FROM SOME TYPE OF CIRCULAR SEAM, THE SERVICE STATION EXAMINED THE TIRES AND STATED, THEY ARE DANGEROUS AND NEED REPLACING IMMEDIATELY BUT THE REPRESENTATIVES OF KELLY-SPRINGFIELD HAVE REFUSED TO RETURN CONSUMERS PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS. (TIRE SIZE P235/75R15) *YD
TIRES Nov 15, 2001
WE HAVE THREE DODGES PURCHASED NEW AND HAVE SALVAGE YARD PART ON THEM. WE HAVE 8 TIRES PUCHASED IN 1996 COMING APART AT THE SEAMS AND MAJOR CRACKS.*AK (DOT NUMBER: R39163 K84 TIRESIZE: P23575R15)
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Sep 13, 2001
VEHICLE KEEPS OVERHEATING. THERE IS A RECALL FOR AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER MOTOR OVER HEATING WHEN ON HIGH. CONSUMER IS HAVING SAME PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER SAYS THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING THAT COULD OVER HEAT AND THAT WAS WHAT HE EXPERIENCED. *YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Sep 13, 2001
VEHICLE KEEPS OVERHEATING. THERE IS A RECALL FOR AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER MOTOR OVER HEATING WHEN ON HIGH. CONSUMER IS HAVING SAME PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER SAYS THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING THAT COULD OVER HEAT AND THAT WAS WHAT HE EXPERIENCED. *YH
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Aug 2, 2001
STEERING COUPLER PREMATURELY WEARS OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SEVERLY PULL TO RIGHT OR LEFT. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Apr 26, 2001
ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT ON FOR LAST 8 MONTHS. BRKES FAILED INTERMITTENTLY, AND PEDAL FELT HARD. TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER 6 TIMES, BLED BRAKES AND REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER; BUT, DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Apr 26, 2001
ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT ON FOR LAST 8 MONTHS. BRKES FAILED INTERMITTENTLY, AND PEDAL FELT HARD. TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER 6 TIMES, BLED BRAKES AND REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER; BUT, DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Mar 26, 2001
GEAR SHIFT BROKE OFF. GEAR SHIFT HAS BEEN REPAIRED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE REPAIRED PART WAS DEFECTIVE. *YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Mar 6, 2001
LEAKING FUEL INJECTION PUMP, PUMP PART REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, ORGINAL PUMP REPLACED ON 7/14/94 DUE TO RECALL # 93E-034, OWNER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSEMENT FOR CHARGES. CJ
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Mar 6, 2001
STEERING WHEEL BROKE THROUGH SPOT-WELDS HOLDING STAMPED SHEET-METAL PART OF WHEEL TO MACHINE NUT, WHICH IS BOLTED TO STEEERING COLUMN SHAFT, OWNER WOULD LIKE A RECALL AND REIMBURSMENT FOR REPAIRS. CJ
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Jan 31, 2001
2 CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Jan 23, 2001
2 CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jan 31, 2000
WHILE THE TRUCK WAS PARKED, NOT RUNNING, THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 30 MINUTES AFTER PARKING THE TRUCK. DEALER WAS CALLED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. CLAIMED BEING HANDLED BY INSURANCE COMPANY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER Sep 28, 1999
DUE TO A DEFECTIVE TORQUE CONVERTER, THE TRANSMISSION FLUIDS ARE PUSHED OUT THROUGH THE HOSES AND SEALS WHICH CAUSES A TRANSMISSION LEAK AND COULD POSSIBLY START A FIRE. DEALER REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER TWICE. PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Jul 20, 1999
GAS TANK HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS AROUND THE BRACKET THAT SUSPENDS IT FROM THE VEHICLE, AND IS LEAKING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FUEL. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Feb 24, 1999
MANUAL TRANSMISSION REPLACE SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO PROBLEMS SUCH AS GRINDING, WORN CLUTCHES, BAD FLYWHEELS AND THROWING OF THE BEARINGS.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Apr 24, 1998
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#97V199000). CALLED DEALER FOR APPOINTMENT. TOOK VEHICLE IN. WAITED AWHILE UNTIL MECHANIC REFUSED TO DO RECALL REPAIRS. WAS TOLD WOULD TAKE AT LEAST 8 HOURS OR MORE BEFORE FUEL TANK IS REPAIRED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Mar 20, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT BRAKE LINES BROKE. OWNER HAS HAD BRAKE LINES RECONNECTED . THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Oct 15, 1997
REAR ABS BRAKES FAILED. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Aug 28, 1997
WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON WIND COMES THROUGH THE DOOR.
Crash
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Jun 2, 1997
THE SUPPORT BRACKET FOR CLUTCH AND BRAKE COLLAPSED CAUSING LOSS OF CLUTCHING CAPABILITY, LOSS OF BRAKE AND LOSS OF ABILITY T START THE ENGINE. *YH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL May 15, 1997
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION May 13, 1997
CONSUMER STATES THAT THEIGNITION WIRING HARNESS OVERHEATS, RESULTING IN THE PLASTIC COVER AROUND THE SWITCH MELTING. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Jan 2, 1997
THE STEERING ROD ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE BROKE IN HALF, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. RECALL NOTICE WAS MAILED, BUT VEHICLE HAD AN ACCIDENT BEFORE LETTER WAS RECIEVED. *AK
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT Dec 2, 1996
WHEN GOING DOWN A SNOW COVERED ROAD WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE ENGAGED , SPEED WAS (40) MPH AND ALL (4) WHEELS LOCK UP. THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A UNCONTROLLABLE LEFT SKID, HIT A DITCH AND ROLLED OVER. *AK
Crash
STRUCTURE Oct 30, 1996
THE METAL WELDS THAT CONNECT THE BED TO THE FRAME ARE STARTING TO CRACK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Oct 10, 1996
DEFECTIVE STEERING BOX, ALLOWING TIRES TO TURN WITHOUT MOVING STEERING WHEEL.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Sep 25, 1996
FILLED UP TANK, PARKED VEHICLE, SMELLED GAS, RETURNED TO VEHICLE, NOTICED GAS LEAKED ON GROUND CAUSED BY CRACK ALONG TOP CORNER EDGE OF TANK TOP, FIRE HAZARD.**AK CONSUMER FEELS THE WEIGHT OF A FULL TANK IS MORE THAN WHAT THE PLASTIC GAS TANK CAN WITHSTAND WHILE SUPPORTED BY THE TWO METAL RETAINING STRAPS, THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED. *SLC
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER Sep 23, 1996
LUG PATTERN ON THE HUB IS DRILLED OUT OF ROUND WHICH RESULTS IN EXCESSIVE STEERING/ SHIMMIES ONCE REACHING SPEED 55 MPH. THE GREATER THE SPEED THE SEVERE THE SHIMMY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Jun 1, 1996
WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE. *SD
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Jun 1, 1996
HEADLIGHT SWITCH INOPERATIVE. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Jun 1, 1996
BRAKES FAILED. *SD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP May 22, 1996
THE DEALERSHIP HASN'T HAD THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL FOR ALMOST 2 MONTHS (93E034001). PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY May 9, 1996
GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF. *DSH
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR May 9, 1996
STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN FAILED. *DSH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH Apr 25, 1996
TRANSMISSION CAN BE SHIFTED INTO GEAR WITH KEY REMOVED. *DSH
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Apr 9, 1996
THE FRAME ON THE VEHICLE IS CRACKED IN TWO DIFFERENT PLACES DUE TO A BROKEN WELD. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS Mar 13, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 20MPH, SUDDENLY HEARD LOUD NOISE, THEN VEHICLE FRONT END DROPPED TO RIGHT SIDE, DUE TO BROKEN COIL SPRING. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Feb 22, 1996
SEAT BELTS DO NOT FIT SECURELY. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Feb 22, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE/PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT CLEAN WINDSHIELD BECAUSE WIPERS DO NOT REACH GLASS FULLY. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Feb 14, 1996
DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE STEERING WHEEL ON VEHICLE EVEN IF ITS EXHIBITING CRACKS, RECALL 95V089000 CLEARLY STATES THAT THEY MUST INSPECT & REPLACE BROKEN WHEEL. CONSUMER STATES DEALER REPLACED PLATE UNDER STEERING WHEEL, WHICH MAKES IT WORSE STEERING WHEEL NOT CENTERED TIGHT, HAS A LARGE GAP AT THE TOP AND RUBS ON THE BTTOM .*JB
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Feb 7, 1996
SUSAN SHIEN DODGE MFR 641. OWNER HAS CONVERSED WITH THE DEALERSHIP ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND ADVISED PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM Feb 6, 1996
PLASTIC COVER WHICH SECURES CABLE IN EMERGENCY BRAKE LINE CAME LOOSE. NO RESPONSE FROM ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. RENDERING REAR BRAKES INOPERATIVE. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK Jan 17, 1996
THE RACK AND PINION HAS BLOWN OUT AND MELTED THE REAR OF THE TRUCK AND CAUSED A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Jan 17, 1996
THE RACK AND PINION HAS BLOWN OUT AND MELTED THE REAR OF THE TRUCK AND CAUSED A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Jan 2, 1996
RECALL RELATED, 95V089000, STEERING WHEEL HAS BROKE TWICE, RECEIVED NOTICE BUT DEALER SAID PROBLEM IS NOT RELATED. TT