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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - DaimlerChrysler Corp. DCX. N)(DCXGn. DE) is recalling 701,000 Dodge Ram pickup trucks because of a spring problem on the hood latch, federal safety officials said on Wednesday.
The recall involves 1994-99 model years, and there is special focus on trucks registered or located in the Northeast or Midwest, areas where metal corrosion rates are higher because of the heavy use of road salt during winter.
The government said corrosion of the return spring on the secondary hood latch could cause the mechanism to stick in the release position.
If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly.
Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch, safety officials said.
The recall took effect in February but was not announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (news - web sites) until Wednesday.
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David Dressler
2001 Driftwood 3500 Quad Cab 4x4, 155 inch WB, HO Cummins (ETH), 6-Speed (DEE), SLT+, 3. 54 LSD, Camper Special, Trailer Tow, Heated Leather, Sliding Window, Jacob's E-Brake, Rhino Liner, VDO Vision (pyro, boost, engine + diff. temp. ), Weather Guard Diamond Plate Saddle Box, Tork Lift camper tie-downs, Mag-Hytec, Mopar Tow Hooks, AND functional Halo light!
Bigfoot 3000 10. 11 Slide-in Camper. "Do it in a Dually"
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - DaimlerChrysler Corp. DCX. N)(DCXGn. DE) is recalling 701,000 Dodge Ram pickup trucks because of a spring problem on the hood latch, federal safety officials said on Wednesday.
The recall involves 1994-99 model years, and there is special focus on trucks registered or located in the Northeast or Midwest, areas where metal corrosion rates are higher because of the heavy use of road salt during winter.
The government said corrosion of the return spring on the secondary hood latch could cause the mechanism to stick in the release position.
If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly.
Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch, safety officials said.
The recall took effect in February but was not announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (news - web sites) until Wednesday.
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David Dressler
2001 Driftwood 3500 Quad Cab 4x4, 155 inch WB, HO Cummins (ETH), 6-Speed (DEE), SLT+, 3. 54 LSD, Camper Special, Trailer Tow, Heated Leather, Sliding Window, Jacob's E-Brake, Rhino Liner, VDO Vision (pyro, boost, engine + diff. temp. ), Weather Guard Diamond Plate Saddle Box, Tork Lift camper tie-downs, Mag-Hytec, Mopar Tow Hooks, AND functional Halo light!
Bigfoot 3000 10. 11 Slide-in Camper. "Do it in a Dually"
