Recalls for your 1997 Dodge Ram

Recalls for 1997 Dodge Ram

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DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL


Posted on: 2002-06-26
Description
On certain pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines only, the throttle linkage joints can corrode and cause the throttle to bind or stick.

Consequence
This could potentially result in a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rod ends and ball studs.  Owner notification began july 29, 2002.  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.

Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2001-05-18
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH


Posted on: 2001-02-13
Description
On certain pickup trucks originally sold in or currently registered in the following salt belt states: maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa, and missouri.  Corrosion of the return spring on the hood secondary latch could cause the mechanism to bind in the release position.

Consequence
If the primary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch.  Owner notification began september 17, 2001.  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.

Notes
Daimlerchrysler recall no.973.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #4 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 1999-05-12
Description
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with manual transmission, v10 engines and four-wheel-drive transfer cases.  Under sustained maximum rated vehicle load, while driving up a steep grade in four-wheel-drive low range in hot ambient conditions, the local exhaust temperature proximate to the hydraulic clutch line can generate line temperatures that exceed the temperature limit of the clutch line material.  If this condition occurs and the clutch is depressed, the line could rupture.

Consequence
The fluid could ignite on the hot exhaust possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch assembly.

Notes
Owner notification began december 27, 1999.  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 chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #5 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL


Posted on: 1999-02-08
Description
Vehicle description: van and wagon model passenger vehicles.  If water/road salt gets on the interior floor of the vehicle in the proximity of the air bag electronic control module (aecm), the aecm can corrode.  The resulting corrosion can cause the driver side air bag to deploy inadvertently.

Consequence
Deployment of the air bag without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash and personal injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers wil replace the aecm with an aecm that is sealed from moisture intrusion.

Notes
Owner notification began march 8, 1999.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 chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #6 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES


Posted on: 1997-05-23
Description
Under certain high load operating conditions, the transmission fluid temperature can exceed the melting point of the material used in the connector to retain the fluid line to the transmission.

Consequence
When these temperatures occur, the fluid line will not stay connected with the transmission and fluid can spray onto the exhaust manifold, resulting in smoke or fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the high temperature side of the transmission fluid cooler line connector fittings with connectors that incorporate a stainless steel retainer.

Notes
Owner notification began may 19, 1997.  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 chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #7 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER


Posted on: 1997-08-28
Description
Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with diesel engines.  The exhaust pipe contacts or is in close proximity to the outer dash panel silencer pad.

Consequence
If the exhaust pipe generates sufficient heat, the pad material can smolder and ignite adjacent materials resulting in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the dash silencer pad adjacent to the exhaust pipe and replace this pad with a thermal heat shield on the exhaust pipe.

Notes
Note:owner notification will begin by the end of september 1997.  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 chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #8 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2006-06-29
Description
Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles.  Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash

Corrective Action
Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge.  The recall began on august 1, 2006.  Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aai motorsports aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #9 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS


Posted on: 2008-08-14
Description
K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles.  These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund.  The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008.  Owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc.  Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #10 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2009-04-07
Description
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles.  These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.  These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps.  The safety recall began on may 11, 2009.  Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.  

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #11 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS


Posted on: 2009-05-11
Description
Dope, inc.  Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles.  These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.  These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dope, inc.  Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps.  The safety recall began on july 28, 2009.  Owners may contact dope, inc.  At 1-626-272-1798.  

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.  Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .