NHTSA Recall 03V504000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V504000; Date: Dec. 10, 2003
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Dodge Ram 1500; 2001 Dodge Ram 1500; 2002 Dodge Ram 1500
Component: Tire
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 214
Recall Summary:
On certain 4x4 pickup trucks equipped with the snow plow preparation package, the tires supplied on some vehicles may have gross axle weight ratings that slightly exceed the maximum tire load capacity as defined in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will provide replacement p245/75r16 tires to meet the load carrying capacity specified on the vehicle certification label and accommodate the addition of a commercially available snow plow and hardware. Owner notification began on December 22, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
Recall Notes:
Daimlerchrysler recall no. C40. Customers can 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: Dec 22, 2003
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