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Recall 99V-214

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1994 to 1995 Dodge Ram: Suspension (front, shock absorber).

At a glance

Campaign number
99V-214
Reported
August 9, 1999
Vehicles affected
49,066 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. (2500 and 3500 series 4x4 regular cab pickup produced before march 21, 1995; 2500 and 3500 series 4x4 club cab pickup produced before june 8, 1995; and 3500 series 4x2/4x4 chassis cab trucks produced before june 21, 1995). The front suspension spring/shock towers can crack and eventually separate from the vehicle frame. The shock tower could damage the rear wheel brake lines resulting in loss of rear brake system pressure.

The risk

This would create the potential for increased stopping distances.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the spring/shock tower and any vehicles exhibiting cracking will have the tower replaced. Vehicles that are do not show any cracking will have a weld-on reinforcement added.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification began march 20, 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