Recall 98V-075
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1998 Dodge Ram: Service brakes, air (disc, rotor).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-075
- Reported
- April 8, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 1,550 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The brake rotor material strength is not sufficient causing a hub fatigue fracture.
The risk
This fracture can result in crack propagation around the wheel mounting bolt circule ultimately resulting in a wheel separation.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the brake rotors and if necessary, replace these rotors.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[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