NHTSA Campaign 01V184000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Jun 5, 2001 · 212 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS. A SUBSTITUTE WHEEL LUG NUT TIGHTENING PROCESS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENT TO ASSURE PROPER TORQUE OF THE LUG NUTS.
Consequence
IMPROPER WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE COULD ALLOW A WHEEL TO LOOSEN AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEEL LUG NUTS FOR PROPER TORQUE AND CORRECT IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 2001. ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM | 2001 | 212 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V184000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.