Carrier/rack problems of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Four problems related to carrier/rack have been reported for the 1998 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2001

Trailer hitch is cracking/coming apart without been rusted. Dealer agreed to repair vehicle, but they need to adopt a support on bumper, and need to work the pipe. Consumer will be charged for it.

2 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 04/22/2000

Recall 00 v 105 000/trailer hitch bracket: consumer received second notice concerning recall. Dealer (beaman Dodge, murfreesboro, TN; phone# 615/895-5092) refused to honor recalls until consumer agreed to pay cost of removing and replacing double exhaust to complete recall repairs. Asking NHTSA to assist in this matter. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter .

3 Carrier/rack problem

Trailer hitch was cracked and had to be welded back together. Their is a current recall for this problem, this vehicle is not included. Dealer has been contacted.

4 Carrier/rack problem

Consumer took vehicle to have recall 00v-107 of the trailer brackets repair/replaced but the dealer had not parts available. Nlm.


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