NHTSA Recall 98V075000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V075000; Date: Apr. 8, 1998
This fracture can result in crack propagation around the wheel mounting bolt circule ultimately resulting in a wheel separation.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Dodge RAM
Component: Service Brakes, Air:disc:rotor
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,550
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The brake rotor material strength is not sufficient causing a hub fatigue fracture.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the brake rotors and if necessary, replace these rotors.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during may 1998. 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 Chrysler 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: May 25, 1998
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