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Recall 03V-077

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500: Visibility (rearview mirrors/devices, exterior).

At a glance

Campaign number
03V-077
Reported
March 10, 2003
Vehicles affected
195,500 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

On certain pickup trucks, the detent system on the exterior mirror housings may lose the functionality.

The risk

This could potentially affect rearward field of vision, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will install a mirror detent retainer kit to correct this condition. Owner notification began on april 10, 2003. 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].

Notes from the manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler recall no. C10.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles