| NHTSA Recall # | 33461 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 03V503000 |
| MFG Compaign # | C39 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Supplier | DODGE |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Date of notification | 22/12/03 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 05/11/03 |
| End date of manufacturing | 06/11/03 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 04/12/03 |
| Report created | 11/12/03 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 514 |
| Defect summary | On certain pickup trucks, the transfer case to transmission attaching fasteners may not be tightened correctly. This could cause the transmission adapter or transfer case housing to crack and leak fluid. |
| Consequence summary | Continued operation can result in propeller shaft separation and damage to fuel system components, which could lead to a fuel leak. Fluid and/or fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can cause an underbody fire. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will retighten the transfer case to transmission fasteners. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. |
| Recall notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. C39. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |