NHTSA Campaign Id 02V042000; Date: Feb. 7, 2002
This could cause a vehicle fire.
2001 Dodge RAM
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 268,740
On certain pickup trucks, the alternator wire connection to the power distribution center (pdc) can loosen.
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.
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
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