| NHTSA Recall # | 55807 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 04V385000 |
| MFG Compaign # | D34 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Supplier | DODGE |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULA |
| Date of notification | 13/08/04 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 22/06/04 |
| End date of manufacturing | 07/07/04 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 03/08/04 |
| Report created | 11/08/04 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 2261 |
| Defect summary | On certain pick-up trucks equipped with 4. 7l engines, the generator wiring harness may short circuit due to contact with a valve cover stud. |
| Consequence summary | A short circuit in the generator harness can cause an under hood fire. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the alternator wiring insulation for damage and repair and add a tie-strap clip to the valve cover stud to retain the wiring. This recall began on august 13, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. |
| Recall notes | Recall no. D34. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |