Two problems related to carrier/rack have been reported for the 2000 Dodge Ram 3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the trailer hitch side brackets fractured from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and inquired in regards to NHTSA campaign id number: 00v107000 (trailer hitches). The dealer advised the contact that his VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 135,000.
Dodge case # 23386829 cracked dashboard due to defective plastic when truck was manufactured in 2000. Vehicle was parked in an insulated enclosed garage except when being driven. Due to the severe cracks, sharp pieces could potentially fly through the cab upon impact during an accident causing serious to fatal cuts. There should be a recall on the defectives dashboards.