1995 Dodge Ram Recalls

What To Do If Your Ram Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Dodge, so if you own a 1995 Ram take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Dodge to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
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Recent 1995 Ram Recalls

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 1995 Dodge Ram

  • Recall Announced MAY 11 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E025000
  • Number Affected 42,540

  Summary: Dope, Inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

  Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Dope, Inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E025000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1995 Dodge Ram

  • Recall Announced APRIL 07 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E012000
  • Number Affected 16,270

  Summary: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

  Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E012000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 1995 Dodge Ram

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 11 2008
  • NHTSA Reference #08E050000
  • Number Affected 1,921

  Summary: K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment."

  Consequence: Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08E050000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1995 Dodge Ram

  • Recall Announced JUNE 29 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E060000
  • Number Affected 87,745

  Summary: Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment."

  Consequence: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash

  Fix: Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E060000 »

• VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Recall for 1995 Dodge Ram

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 12 2001
  • NHTSA Reference #01V037000
  • Number Affected 157,000

  Summary: Vehicle description: Pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines. The throttle cable could unravel (fray) or break resulting in loss of throttle control.

  Consequence: A throttle that does not return to idle could result in unexpected acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the throttle cable and upper bell crank lever. Owner notification began August 3, 2001. 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01V037000 »

• LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Recall for 1995 Dodge Ram

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 12 2001
  • NHTSA Reference #01V040000
  • Number Affected 701,000

  Summary: On certain pickup trucks originally sold in or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri. Corrosion of the return spring on the hood secondary latch could cause the mechanism to bind in the "release position."

  Consequence: If the primary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch. Owner notification began September 17, 2001. 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01V040000 »

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Recall for 1995 Dodge Ram

  • Recall Announced MAY 10 2000
  • NHTSA Reference #00V135000
  • Number Affected 690,000

  Summary: Vehicle description: Light duty pickup trucks. The affected vehicles were built with an ignition switch and wiring that could overheat. High electrical current loads pass through the switch when the blower motor is operated on high for an extended periods of time.

  Consequence: This could cause the ignition switch and wiring to overheat.

  Fix: Dealers will install a relay and overlay harness.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V135000 »

• SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER Recall for 1995 Dodge Ram

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 09 1999
  • NHTSA Reference #99V214000
  • Number Affected 49,066

  Summary: Vehicle description: Light duty pickup trucks. (2500 and 3500 series 4X4 regular cab pickup produced before March 21, 1995; 2500 and 3500 series 4X4 club cab pickup produced before June 8, 1995; and 3500 series 4X2/4X4 chassis cab trucks produced before June 21, 1995). The front suspension spring/shock towers can crack and eventually separate from the vehicle frame. The shock tower could damage the rear wheel brake lines resulting in loss of rear brake system pressure.

  Consequence: This would create the potential for increased stopping distances.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the spring/shock tower and any vehicles exhibiting cracking will have the tower replaced. Vehicles that are do not show any cracking will have a weld-on reinforcement added.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99V214000 »

• POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Recall for 1995 Dodge Ram

  • Recall Announced MAY 06 1999
  • NHTSA Reference #99V115000
  • Number Affected 8,883

  Summary: Vehicle description: Pickup trucks equipped with manual transmission, V10 engines and four-wheel-drive transfer cases. Under sustained maximum rated vehicle load, while driving up a steep grade in four-wheel-drive low range in hot ambient conditions, the local exhaust temperature proximate to the hydraulic clutch line can generate line temperatures that exceed the temperature limit of the clutch line material. If this condition occurs and the clutch is depressed, the line could rupture.

  Consequence: The fluid could ignite on the hot exhaust possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch assembly.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99V115000 »

• AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Recall for 1995 Dodge Ram

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 05 1999
  • NHTSA Reference #99V023000
  • Number Affected 250,845

  Summary: Vehicle description: Van and wagon model passenger vehicles. If water/road salt gets on the interior floor of the vehicle in the proximity of the air bag electronic control module (aecm), the aecm can corrode. The resulting corrosion can cause the driver side air bag to deploy inadvertently.

  Consequence: Deployment of the air bag without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash and personal injury.

  Fix: Dealers wil replace the aecm with an aecm that is sealed from moisture intrusion.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99V023000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall for 1995 Dodge Ram

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 13 1997
  • NHTSA Reference #97V199000
  • Number Affected 497,000

  Summary: Vehicle description: Light duty pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel tank mounted rollover valve can allow liquid fuel to leak onto the ground under certain vehicle operating conditions.

  Consequence: Fuel leakage could result in a fire if an ignition source was present.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank rollover valve with a float type rollover valve.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V199000 »

• POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES Recall for 1995 Dodge Ram

  • Recall Announced MAY 05 1997
  • NHTSA Reference #97V084000
  • Number Affected 960,000

  Summary: Under certain high load operating conditions, the transmission fluid temperature can exceed the melting point of the material used in the connector to retain the fluid line to the transmission.

  Consequence: When these temperatures occur, the fluid line will not stay connected with the transmission and fluid can spray onto the exhaust manifold, resulting in smoke or fire.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the high temperature side of the transmission fluid cooler line connector fittings with connectors that incorporate a stainless steel retainer.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V084000 »

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall for 1995 Dodge Ram

  • Recall Announced APRIL 28 1997
  • NHTSA Reference #97V068000
  • Number Affected 58,000

  Summary: Vehicle description: Pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines. The engine driven vacuum pump can allow engine oil into the vacuum hoses due to the absence of an internal check valve. The oil can cause the hose to deteriorate and partially collapse, reducing the vacuum supply to the brake booster.

  Consequence: Reduced power brake assist can result increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Dealers will add a vacuum pump check valve to the vacuum pump. In addition, the vacuum hose connected to the vacuum pump will be replaced with a hose that is engine oil resistant.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V068000 »

• STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Recall for 1995 Dodge Ram

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 18 1996
  • NHTSA Reference #96V230000
  • Number Affected 475,000

  Summary: If the plastic pins and metal clip that retain the lower steering shaft in the upper shaft break, the lower steering shaft can separate from the upper shaft.

  Consequence: If the lower steering shaft separates from the upper shaft, loss of vehicle control can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

  Fix: Dealers will add a restraining sleeve to the intermediate steering shaft to limit the amount of axial steering column shaft moving in the event the plastic pins and metal clip are broken.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V230000 »

• STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Recall for 1995 Dodge Ram

  • Recall Announced MAY 12 1995
  • NHTSA Reference #95V088000
  • Number Affected 293,043

  Summary: While making a turn, the extra keys on a vehicle operator's key ring can become temporarily lodged in the screw access holes in the back cover of the steering wheel.

  Consequence: This condition can hamper the steering wheel return orcause the ignition to be turned off, resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the steering wheel back cover with a redesigned cover.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95V088000 »

• LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Recall for 1995 Dodge Ram

  • Recall Announced MARCH 21 1995
  • NHTSA Reference #95V056000
  • Number Affected 175,000

  Summary: The secondary hood latch rod can bind on the guide bracket and prevent engagement of the secondary latch.

  Consequence: This condition can cause the hood to fly up obstructing the driver's vision increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch bracket.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95V056000 »