hood latch recall ?

[ducman]

has any one heard abuot a hood latch recall? thanks tony b.

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98 1/2 2500 4x4 standard cab long bed american eagle 16x8 no muffler roll pan was driftwood now 2000 galaxy blue after $12000. 00rear end job. rhino liner ,ram brush guard &nerf bars

 

[illflem]

NHTSA Campaign Number : 01V040000Year : 1994-2001
Vehicle Make : DODGE TRUCK
Vehicle Model : RAM
Summary :

Vehicle Description: Pickup trucks registered or located in states in the
"salt belt" area (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.
DaimlerChrysler has not yet provided NHTSA with an implementation date. In
the interim, owners will be sent a notification informing them of the corrosion
concern and asking them to ensure that the primary latch is always engaged.
Also instructions on how to lubricate the secondary latch to counter the effects
of any corrosion. 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. Also contact the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

 

[GRudy]

I just heard about it on the radio last friday. Nothing in the mail yet. Darn, now I have to remove the VA box for a day.....

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George, Perry County, PA
99 3500, Reg Cab, 4x4, NV4500, ISB, 4:10,VA box,Putco Boss
running boards, Grover air horns,Westach combo gauge, Intense Blue.