2001 Ram Recall

[Tagalong]

Folks, The May 2001 issue of Trailer Life page 95 states, "DC is recalling 480 (2001) Dodge Ram full-size pickups on certain Quad Cab trucks, the upper control arms attached with cadmium-coated nuts can cause the bolts to stretch due to the application of a higher-than-specified clamp load. Breakage of the upper control arm fasteners could cause the axle to rotate forward under braking conditions. This rotation could twist the steering linkage and possibly separate the brake lines. Dealers will replace the upper control arm bolts and nuts. NHTSA Recall No. 00V307/DaimlerChrysler Recall No. 955. "

Now all we have to figure out is where are the "lucky" 480 Rams? Anyone hear about this recall?

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White 2001, 3500, Auto, 4:10,QC,2WD,LB, A-pillar mounted transmission and (soon to be) EGT gauges,34' DBL slide Cardinal 5er (12,600 GVWR)

 

[Mick2500]

Tagalong,
from this site it sounds like they were all built in September 2000
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/01/00v307.htm

Mick

 

[Shelby Griggs]

Anyone figured out which VIN numbers? Mine was built 09-15-00, right in the middle of the month.

Shelby

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2001. 5 2500 QC LB 4WD, ETH (Built 09-10-00), DEE, 3. 54 gears, Laramie SLT, Camper Special, Trailer Tow, Travel Convenience Group, Power Driver Seat, Alarm System, Remote Keyless Entry, Fog Lamps, Cab Clearance Lamps, HD Transfer Case, Bright White with a Gray Interior. Built 09-15-00, took delivery on 10-06-00, 7745 miles as of 03-02-01. Custom aluminum work body / flat bed. Coming soon: E-Brake and gauges.

 

[Mick2500]

Hi Shelby,
I'm still digging for more info but when
did you take delivery? My 2001. 5 was delivered on 9/16 but I think my build date was 8/23/00. 480 vehicles are affected, hopefully yours won't be one of them. I'll
let you know if I learn more... .

Just got back from the NHTSA site http://www.nhtsa. dot.gov/nhtsa/announce/press/pressdisplay. dbm?year=2001&filenam e=pr06-01.html
Here is the recall AND an 800#
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DaimlerChrysler Corporation

Models: Dodge Ram Year: 2001

Number Involved: 480

Dates of Manufacture: <font color=blue> September 2000 <font color=black>

Defect: On certain quad cab pickup trucks, the upper control arms attached with cadmium coated nuts can cause
the bolts to stretch due to the application of a higher than specified clamp load. Breakage of the upper control arm
fasteners could cause the axle to rotate forward under braking conditions. This rotation could twist the steering linkage
and possibly separate the brake lines.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the upper control arm bolts and nuts. Owner notification began Oct. 30, 2000. Owners
who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V307/DaimlerChrysler Recall No. 955]


Mick




[This message has been edited by Mick2500 (edited 04-25-2001). ]

 

[Blu-meanie]

According to that site, it's July to July 2000 for the manfacture date. Where did you get the September?

 

[Mick2500]

Gary,

Check the text in blue in my previous post. That text is right off the site.

Mick

 

[Wcr25]

Just got off the #800 line with DC. Was checking my VIN to see if it was affected because it was built September 8th, 2000. They said that the 480 vehicles affected by the DC Recall # 955 were built between 7/15 and 7/19 - 2000.

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WCR25 2001. 5 2500, 4X4, Black Sport Quadcab, Auto w/Mopar Performance Pan, 3. 54 anti, Tow/Camper group, Smittybuilt Step Bars, Autometer Pyro (pre),
transmission temp and 35 psi boost gauges in an Autometer triple pillar mount, Power Edge EZ, Lund Exterminator bug shield, PM tractor utility back
up lights, Mopar under rail bedliner, ARE K Series Cap, Pioneer 45DHE CD Stereo, Cobra CB, Custom on board air system w/2. 5 gal tank and
Big Honking Grovers under the front bumper!!

Pulls a 24 Foot 10K pounder enclosed toy box for the Datsun 510 Road Race Car. SCCA GT4 class

www.Wolfcreekracing.com

 

[Okie-Go]

I guess I got lucky on this. My 01 was built in April of 2000.

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2001 quadcab slt 2500 HO 6spd. LWB,2wd,dk garnett red, trailer tow package,camper special, anti spin 3. 54 axle, speed liner,oversized stainless steel chicken slide,66 gallon in bed aux. tank,K&N air filter,Reese 20k hitch, Terry 2000 EX 30ft. double slide 5er, 2000 20ft gooseneck for haulin jeep, firewood and huntin stuff. 5X12 tagalong for haulin the 4 wheeler. Okie Newton

 

[Mick2500]

Thanks Wcr25,
They sure do a GREAT job of confusing us with their information. #ad


Mick

 

[DUBSTER]

I just got off the phone with the 800# and the gave the fella my VIN and he checked his system and after a while he came back and told me that the recall 955 only concerns trucks with a "J" as there 11th charactor of the VIN.
My truck has a "G" so I am good to go.
Hope this helps.
See Ya
Chris

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2001. 5 2500 Intense Blue Sport 285-16 BFGs mounted on 8x16 Baja
6 speed 4:10 limited slip heavy duty everything, Cab lights, Xenon flares, Linexed Nerf bars, Linexed OTR bed, Brush/grill guard,
tow hooks,no heated seats or leather.

 

[Mick2500]

I just got off the phone with the 800#, Matt in cust care told me he knew nothing of a Quad Cab recall #ad

I asked him to check on recall #955 because my VIN 8th character is a "J". He said the only recall that my VIN has had is the owners manual update for the kiddie seat attachment documentation.
Called back and spoke to Lenore, she informed me that only certain VINs built in certain plants had the #955 recall. They will give out very little information on the recall because they seem to read from a script ONLY. At least Lenore found the #955 recall but continued to repeat the phrase "All recalls are VIN specific and if you haven't been notified, the recall does NOT apply to your vehicle sir" Guess they are not allowed to actually 'talk' to us. #ad


Mick



[This message has been edited by Mick2500 (edited 04-27-2001). ]