NHTSA Campaign #07V472000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

OCTOBER 09
2007

548 vehicles recalled

2007 DODGE RAM 3500 -- On certain cab/chassis pickup trucks equipped with an optional 23 gallon fuel tank, the fuel tank straps were improperly manufactured and could separate. This can cause the fuel tank to loosen and leak fuel.

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underbody fire.

Dealers will replace the fuel tank retention straps and fasteners free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2007. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07V472000 »

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 #07E009000 SUSPENSION

FEBRUARY 01
2007

3,350 vehicles recalled

2007 DODGE RAM 3500 -- 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 »

NHTSA Campaign #06V380000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

OCTOBER 10
2006

309 vehicles recalled

2007 DODGE RAM 3500 -- Certain trucks fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 111, "Rear View Mirrors". the right outside rear view mirror glass has a curved (convex) mirror glass installed instead of flat glass. Curved glass creates a wider view, but displays images further away than they actually are.

Drivers of large vehicles may have difficulty judging distance relationships, which could cause a crash without prior warning.

Dealers will replace the right outside convex mirror glass with a flat mirror glass free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2006. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06V380000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06V341000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SEPTEMBER 07
2006

4,770 vehicles recalled

2007 DODGE RAM 3500 -- On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 mph and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.

If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on October 2, 2006. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06V341000 »