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  NHTSA Recall 02V042000

NHTSA Campaign Id 02V042000; Date: Feb. 7, 2002

This could cause a vehicle fire.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2001 Dodge RAM

Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator

Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation

Affected Units:: 268,740

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain pickup trucks, the alternator wire connection to the power distribution center (pdc) can loosen.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will inspect the installation of the alternator wire connection to the pdc and if necessary, reposition the wire so that the crimp connection will face upward and tighten the fastener to the correct torque setting. Owner notification began may 20, 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.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Daimlerchrysler recall no. B04. 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: May 20, 2002

Also see:

All recalls of Dodge vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.