1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Recalls

What To Do If Your Ram 2500 Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Dodge, so if you own a 1997 Ram 2500 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.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 1997 Ram 2500 Recalls

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 1997 Dodge Ram 2500

  • 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 1997 Dodge Ram 2500

  • 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 1997 Dodge Ram 2500

  • 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 1997 Dodge Ram 2500

  • 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 »

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recall for 1997 Dodge Ram 2500

  • Recall Announced MARCH 15 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E024000
  • Number Affected 44,386

  Summary: Certain replacement K&N fuel performance kits, P/nos. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, and 57-1530. Also, a small percentage of these kits were sold under the mopar performance parts brand name (P/nos. P5007069 and P5007070). All kits were manufactured from April 20, 1999, through September 23, 2004. These assemblies were manufactured as replacement equipment for certain Dodge pickup trucks and SUVS. A small piece of material from the tube wall could be sucked into the engine throttle body, which could cause the throttle to become jammed in the open position.

  Consequence: A jammed open throttle could cause unintended acceleration of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash or increased stoping distances when braking.

  Fix: K&N will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions. The recall began on April 20, 2006.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E024000 »

• VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Recall for 1997 Dodge Ram 2500

  • Recall Announced JUNE 14 2002
  • NHTSA Reference #02V161000
  • Number Affected 97,500

  Summary: On certain pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines only, the throttle linkage joints can corrode and cause the throttle to bind or stick.

  Consequence: This could potentially result in a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the rod ends and ball studs. Owner notification began July 29, 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 #02V161000 »

• AIR BAGS Recall for 1997 Dodge Ram 2500

  • Recall Announced MAY 08 2001
  • NHTSA Reference #01V153000
  • Number Affected 216,100

  Summary: Vehicle description: Pickup trucks. Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: The Ram pickup trucks were built at the Warren assembly plant ("S" in the 11th VIN position) from May 16, 2000 through October 23, 2000; St. Louis North assembly plant ("J" in the 11th VIN position) from May 19, 2000 through October 23, 2000; Lago Alberto assembly plant ("M" in the 11th VIN position) from May 23, 2000 through October 23, 2000; and Saltillo assembly plant ("G" in the 11th VIN position) from May 23, 2000 through October 23, 2000. Important: Vehicles that have already had the proper clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been excluded from this recall. In addition, 1997-2000 model year vehicles that have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been added to this recall.

  Consequence: When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. The driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began June 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. 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 #01V153000 »

• LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Recall for 1997 Dodge Ram 2500

  • 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 »

• POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Recall for 1997 Dodge Ram 2500

  • 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 1997 Dodge Ram 2500

  • 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 »

• UNKNOWN OR OTHER Recall for 1997 Dodge Ram 2500

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 18 1997
  • NHTSA Reference #97V126000
  • Number Affected 6,400

  Summary: Vehicle description: Light duty trucks equipped with diesel engines. The exhaust pipe contacts or is in close proximity to the outer dash panel silencer pad.

  Consequence: If the exhaust pipe generates sufficient heat, the pad material can smolder and ignite adjacent materials resulting in a vehicle fire.

  Fix: Dealers will remove the dash silencer pad adjacent to the exhaust pipe and replace this pad with a thermal heat shield on the exhaust pipe.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V126000 »

• POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES Recall for 1997 Dodge Ram 2500

  • 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 »