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1997 Dodge Ram 3500

1997 Dodge Ram 3500 NHTSA Recalls

There are also 10 Dodge recalls » 9 defect investigations » 101 TSBs » for the Dodge Ram 3500.

NHTSA Campaign #08E050000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

1997 DODGE RAM -- 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."

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

K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall is expected to begin during September 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08E050000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06E060000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1997 DODGE RAM -- 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.¿

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

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E060000 »

NHTSA Campaign #02V161000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1997 DODGE RAM -- On certain pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines only, the throttle linkage joints can corrode and cause the throttle to bind or stick.

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

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #02V161000 »

NHTSA Campaign #01V153000 AIR BAGS

1997 DODGE RAM -- 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.

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.

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01V153000 »

NHTSA Campaign #01V040000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

1997 DODGE RAM -- 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."

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

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01V040000 »

NHTSA Campaign #99V115000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

1997 DODGE RAM -- 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.

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

Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch assembly. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99V115000 »

NHTSA Campaign #99V023000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

1997 DODGE RAM -- 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.

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

Dealers wil replace the aecm with an aecm that is sealed from moisture intrusion. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99V023000 »

NHTSA Campaign #99V024000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

1997 DODGE RAM 3500 -- Vehicle description: Model 3500 light duty trucks only. Operation of the headlamps over an extended period of time can result in headlamp switch failure, causing the headlamps or park lamps to go out.

If the lights fail, a visibility problem could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Dealers will replace the headlamp switch including a relay in the park lamp wiring circuit. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99V024000 »

NHTSA Campaign #97V126000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1997 DODGE RAM -- 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.

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

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V126000 »

NHTSA Campaign #97V084000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

1997 DODGE RAM -- 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.

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.

Dealers will replace the high temperature side of the transmission fluid cooler line connector fittings with connectors that incorporate a stainless steel retainer. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V084000 »