Date: 16.05.1997
Component: Air Bags > Frontal > Sensor/control Module
Manufacturer: Chrysler Corporation
Description:
The electrical circuit design allows the potential for an inadvertent air bag deployment upon vehicle ignition shut down.
Consequencs:
Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module with a newly designed module.
Date: 13.06.1996
Component: Steering > Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufacturer: Chrysler Corporation
Description:
The frame can crack at the steering gear attachment and/or the steering gear mounting bolts can fracture.
Consequencs:
The steering gear can separate from the vehicle frame resulting in a loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Notes:
Dealers will add reinforcements to the frame and replace the steering gear mounting bolts. if the frame is already cracked, the steering gear weld nuts will also be replaced.
Date: 17.07.2000
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: pickup trucks with a 131 inch wheelbase. some of these vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the fuel line and the cab underbody.
Consequencs:
This contact can result in wear, and after extended contact, could cause a perforation in the fuel line, resulting in leakage. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for proper clearance. fuel lines that exhibit inadequate clearance will be replaced with a redesigned fuel line that will assure proper clearance.
Date: 17.07.2000
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Foundation Components > Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: pickup trucks built with 2.5l engines. some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the left front brake tube and the power steering hose.
Consequencs:
A puncture of the left front brake tube can result in a loss of braking force at the front wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the brake tube and power steering hose for wear. if wear is evident, the brake tube and/or power steering hose will be replaced. a power steering standoff bracket will be installed on all vehicles to ensure that adequate clearance between the brake tube and power steering hose is maintained.
Date: 17.07.2000
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Foundation Components > Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: pickup trucks built with 2.5l engines. some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the left front brake tube and the power steering hose.
Consequencs:
A puncture of the left front brake tube can result in a loss of braking force at the front wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the brake tube and power steering hose for wear. if wear is evident, the brake tube and/or power steering hose will be replaced. a power steering standoff bracket will be installed on all vehicles to ensure that adequate clearance between the brake tube and power steering hose is maintained.
Date: 17.07.2000
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Foundation Components > Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: pickup trucks built with 2.5l engines. some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the left front brake tube and the power steering hose.
Consequencs:
A puncture of the left front brake tube can result in a loss of braking force at the front wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the brake tube and power steering hose for wear. if wear is evident, the brake tube and/or power steering hose will be replaced. a power steering standoff bracket will be installed on all vehicles to ensure that adequate clearance between the brake tube and power steering hose is maintained.
Date: 17.07.2000
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Foundation Components > Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: pickup trucks built with 2.5l engines. some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the left front brake tube and the power steering hose.
Consequencs:
A puncture of the left front brake tube can result in a loss of braking force at the front wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the brake tube and power steering hose for wear. if wear is evident, the brake tube and/or power steering hose will be replaced. a power steering standoff bracket will be installed on all vehicles to ensure that adequate clearance between the brake tube and power steering hose is maintained.
Date: 17.07.2000
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Foundation Components > Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: pickup trucks. some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the rear axle vent hose and the brake hose.
Consequencs:
A puncture in the rear brake hose will result in a loss of braking force at the rear wheels.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose for evidence of wear. worn brake hoses will be replaced. the rear vent hose will be shortened by 3 inches and a clip will be installed to assure clearance between the axle vent line and brake hose is maintained.
Date: 17.07.2000
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Foundation Components > Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: pickup trucks. some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the rear axle vent hose and the brake hose.
Consequencs:
A puncture in the rear brake hose will result in a loss of braking force at the rear wheels.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose for evidence of wear. worn brake hoses will be replaced. the rear vent hose will be shortened by 3 inches and a clip will be installed to assure clearance between the axle vent line and brake hose is maintained.
Date: 17.07.2000
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Foundation Components > Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: pickup trucks. some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the rear axle vent hose and the brake hose.
Consequencs:
A puncture in the rear brake hose will result in a loss of braking force at the rear wheels.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose for evidence of wear. worn brake hoses will be replaced. the rear vent hose will be shortened by 3 inches and a clip will be installed to assure clearance between the axle vent line and brake hose is maintained.
Date: 17.07.2000
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Foundation Components > Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: pickup trucks. some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the rear axle vent hose and the brake hose.
Consequencs:
A puncture in the rear brake hose will result in a loss of braking force at the rear wheels.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose for evidence of wear. worn brake hoses will be replaced. the rear vent hose will be shortened by 3 inches and a clip will be installed to assure clearance between the axle vent line and brake hose is maintained.
Date: 08.05.2001
Component: Air Bags
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: pickup trucks. sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. note: the ram pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant ("s" in the 11th vin position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th vin position) from may 19, 2000 through october 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant ("m" in the 11th vin position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000; and saltillo assembly plant ("g" in the 11th vin position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000. important: vehicles that have already had the proper clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been excluded from this recall. in addition, 1997-2000 model year vehicles that have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been added to this recall.
Consequencs:
When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. the driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. owner notification began june 18, 2001. also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. 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 1-800-853-1403.
Date: 08.05.2001
Component: Air Bags
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: pickup trucks. sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. note: the ram pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant ("s" in the 11th vin position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th vin position) from may 19, 2000 through october 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant ("m" in the 11th vin position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000; and saltillo assembly plant ("g" in the 11th vin position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000. important: vehicles that have already had the proper clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been excluded from this recall. in addition, 1997-2000 model year vehicles that have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been added to this recall.
Consequencs:
When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. the driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. owner notification began june 18, 2001. also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. 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 1-800-853-1403.
