Recall 00V-107
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1998 to 2000 Dodge Ram: Trailer hitches.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-107
- Reported
- April 11, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 357,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with optional trailer hitch. The trailer hitch side brackets were manufactured using material with insufficient strength.
The risk
Brackets built without proper material could fatigue and fracture in the area where the trailer hitch mounts to the frame.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the trailer hitches and replace any trailer hitch showing signs of fatigue cracking. If no evidence of cracking exists, the dealer will install two reinforcement brackets.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began april 24, 2000.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-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Ram 1998 to 2000