NHTSA Campaign 98V075000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Issued by CHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Apr 8, 1998 · 1,550 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE BRAKE ROTOR MATERIAL STRENGTH IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAUSING A HUB FATIGUE FRACTURE.
Consequence
THIS FRACTURE CAN RESULT IN CRACK PROPAGATION AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCULE ULTIMATELY RESULTING IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE ROTORS AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THESE ROTORS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM | 1998 | 1,550 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 98V075000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.