NHTSA Recall #07E066000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

AUGUST 28
2007

175 Rams recalled

2002 DODGE RAM -- Certain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5th wheel rv travel trailers. Due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the trailer lights may not operate properly.

If the trailer lights are not working properly, a vehicle crash can occur.

All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E066000 »

NHTSA Recall #06E049000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

MAY 24
2006

27,176 Rams recalled

2002 DODGE RAM -- Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E049000 »

NHTSA Recall #04V185000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

APRIL 12
2004

44,588 Rams recalled

2002 DODGE RAM -- On certain van and wagon vehicles equipped with 4-wheel antilock brake systems (ABS), aftermarket batteries may leak electrolyte onto the ABS control module connector, which can compromise sealing integrity of the connector.

This may allow development of a short circuit in the connector, which could eventually lead to a fire.

Dealers will inspect the ABS control module connector for electrolyte damage and replace the connector as necessary. The recall will begin on September 27, 2004. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V185000 »

NHTSA Recall #02V159000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

JUNE 13
2002

46,000 Rams recalled

2002 DODGE RAM -- On certain 4X4 pickup trucks, the rear axle flange weld to the axle tube could fatigue and allow the brake caliper assembly to rotate.

During rotation, the brake line could separate from the caliper resulting in a brake fluid loss in the rear brake hydraulic system.

Dealers will install rear brake caliper reinforcements on the rear axle assemblies. Owner notification began December 9, 2002. 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 #02V159000 »