NHTSA Recall # | 41192 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 03V504000 |
MFG Compaign # | C40 |
Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Supplier | DODGE |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 1500 |
Model Year | 2001 |
Component | TIRES |
Date of notification | 22/12/03 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/07/99 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/07/01 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 10/12/03 |
Report created | 11/12/03 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 120 |
Estimated number of affected units | 214 |
Defect summary | On certain 4x4 pickup trucks equipped with the snow plow preparation package, the tires supplied on some vehicles may have gross axle weight ratings that slightly exceed the maximum tire load capacity as defined in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." |
Consequence summary | |
Corrective action | Dealers will provide replacement p245/75r16 tires to meet the load carrying capacity specified on the vehicle certification label and accommodate the addition of a commercially available snow plow and hardware. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. |
Recall notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. C40. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |