2001 recall on rear axle spring seats!

[DASH]

Just got a recall in the mail today. Here's what DC said. "The rear axle spring clamp bolts on your Ram Truck may loosen due to a bent spring seat. This would cause the axle spring clamp bolts to slip off the spring seat or break, which could cause an accident without warning. " So off to the shop she goes!

 

[Eventer]

DASH,

I also have a 2001. Did the notice give a range of build dates or VINs?

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[ToolManTimTaylor]

Search for the recall that I posted a couple of days ago. It has what is required and what vehicles are affected.
or read further.....
Report Date: February 10, 2001 06:30:35 PM

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 01V008000

Component: SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATI
Mfg. Campaign #: 966
Year: 2001
Make: DODGE TRUCK
Model: RAM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2400
Manufactured From: JUN 2000 To: JUL 2000
Year of Recall: '01
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:

Vehicle Description: Quad Cab pickup trucks equipped with a camper package and overload springs. The rear axle spacer plate could lead to deformation of the upper spring plate during assembly of the axle to the vehicle resulting a soft joint.

The soft joint could cause the rear axle U-bolts to lose clamp load, resulting in displacement of the rear axle and a loss of vehicle control. This could increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will remove the spacer plates and the spring plates will be replaced. Owner notification is expected to begin during February 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 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).


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