2001 Dodge Ram 3500

Recall:

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 01V008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 02V042

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 00V366

Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,400

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,211,756

Potential Number of Units Affected: 268,740

Summary: On certain Quad Cab pickup trucks equipped with a camper package and overload springs, the spacer plate could lead to deformation of the upper spring plate during assembly of the axle to the vehicle, resulting in a soft joint. The soft joint could cause the rear axle U-bolts to lose clamp load, resulting in displacement of the rear axle and a loss of vehicle control.

Summary: Certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems." Some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage. In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached, increasing the risk of injury to the child.

Summary: On certain pickup trucks, the alternator wire connection to the power distribution center (PDC) can loosen, resulting a vehicle fire.

Remedy: Dealers will remove the spacer plates and the spring plates will be replaced. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Feb.4,2001. Owners who do not receive the free label within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Nov. 12, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free owner's manual addendum within a reasonable time should contact Daimler Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the installation of the alternator wire connection to the PDC and, if necessary, reposition the wire so that the crimp connection will face upward and tighten the fastener to the correct torque setting. The manufacturer reported that owner notification was expected to begin during late April or early May 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Dates of Manufacture: June - July 2000

Dates of Manufacture: January - August 2000

Dates of Manufacture: June 1999 - October 2000

Models Involved: Neon, Stratus, Intrepid, Viper, Ram, Dakota, Durango, Prowler, Concorde, LHS, 300M, Sebring, PT Cruiser, Jeep Wrangler, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee

Manufacturer Recall No.: 966

Manufacturer Recall No.: B04

Manufacturer Recall No.: 957

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