NHTSA Recall 00V107000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V107000; Date: Apr. 11, 2000
Brackets built without proper material could fatigue and fracture in the area where the trailer hitch mounts to the frame.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Dodge RAM; 1999 Dodge RAM; 2000 Dodge RAM
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 357,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with optional trailer hitch. The trailer hitch side brackets were manufactured using material with insufficient strength.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the trailer hitches and replace any trailer hitch showing signs of fatigue cracking. If no evidence of cracking exists, the dealer will install two reinforcement brackets.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began April 24, 2000. 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 24, 2000
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