NHTSA Campaign #07V413000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

SEPTEMBER 12
2007

1,498 vehicles recalled

2007 DODGE RAM -- On certain two wheel drive trucks equipped with manual transmissions, the front driveshaft yoke may break under certain driving conditions.

This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.

Dealers will replace the driveshaft free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2007. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07V413000 »

NHTSA Campaign #07E066000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

AUGUST 28
2007

175 vehicles recalled

2007 DODGE RAM -- Certain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5th wheel rv travel trailers. Due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the trailer lights may not operate properly.

If the trailer lights are not working properly, a vehicle crash can occur.

All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E066000 »

NHTSA Campaign #07V247000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

JUNE 13
2007

5,062 vehicles recalled

2007 DODGE RAM 2500 -- Certain pickup trucks equipped with 34 gallon fuel tanks fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 301, "Fuel System Integrity." The fuel tank may become damaged during certain crash conditions, which could allow fuel leakage to occur if the vehicle rolls over.

Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Dealers will install a fuel tank shield onto the front frame cross member. The recall began on June 12, 2007. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07V247000 »

NHTSA Campaign #07V093000 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

MARCH 12
2007

3,282 vehicles recalled

2007 DODGE RAM 2500 -- Certain 4X4 trucks with diesel engines fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 120, certain 4X4 trucks with diesel engines fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 120, ¿tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.¿ the certification label, tire and loading information label and supplemental tire pressure information label contain incorrect tire inflation pressure information.

Improper tire inflation pressure can cause tire failure and result in a crash without warning.

Dealers will install the correct certification label overlay free of charge. The recall began on March 12, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchryler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07V093000 »

NHTSA Campaign #07E009000 SUSPENSION

FEBRUARY 01
2007

3,350 vehicles recalled

2007 DODGE RAM 2500 -- Certain lki enterprises, Inc., brand name superlift suspension, pitman arms sold as replacement equipment for 2003-2007 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 4X4 light trucks. Due to inadequate heat treatment during production, the affected pitman arms may develop cracks in the upper splined attachment attachment to the steering output shaft. Movement between the pitman arm and the output shaft may deform splines, resulting in premature wear and fatigue failure of the affected pitman arm.

Pitman arm wear or failure may lead to loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Lki will notify owners and replace the pitman arm, if necessary. The recall began on March 12, 2007. Owners may contact lki at 1-800-551-4955. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E009000 »