NHTSA Campaign 03V077000
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Mar 10, 2003 · 195,500 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE DETENT SYSTEM ON THE EXTERIOR MIRROR HOUSINGS MAY LOSE THE FUNCTIONALITY.
Consequence
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY AFFECT REARWARD FIELD OF VISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MIRROR DETENT RETAINER KIT TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM 1500 | 2002 | 195,500 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V077000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.