NHTSA Campaign 03V212000
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Jun 5, 2003 · 1,086 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, THE ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY HAVE EXCESSIVE POROSITY IN THE CENTER HUB AREA WHICH CAN CAUSE A WHEEL TO CRACK.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM 2500 | 2003 | 1,086 |
| DODGE | RAM 3500 | 2003 | 1,086 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V212000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.