
2007 DODGE RAM 3500 Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V380000
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 10, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES |
| Model Affected |
RAM 3500 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
309
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
OCT 10, 2006
Vehicle Component:
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
309
Model Affected
2007 DODGE RAM 3500
2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
DRIVERS OF LARGE VEHICLES MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY JUDGING DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
309
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION F46

2007 DODGE RAM 3500 Recall ID from NHTSA: 07E009000
| Auto Recall Date: |
FEB 01, 2007 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SUSPENSION |
| Model Affected |
RAM 3500 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
3350
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
FEB 01, 2007
Vehicle Component:
SUSPENSION
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
3350
Model Affected
2007 DODGE RAM 3500
2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
PITMAN ARM WEAR OR FAILURE MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
3350
Notes:
L.K.I. ENTERPRISES, INC. 07-01PIT

2007 DODGE RAM 3500 Recall ID from NHTSA: 07V472000
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 09, 2007 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected |
RAM 3500 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
548
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
OCT 09, 2007
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
548
Model Affected
2007 DODGE RAM 3500
2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERBODY FIRE.
Remedy:
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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
548
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION G34

2007 DODGE RAM 3500 Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V341000
| Auto Recall Date: |
SEP 07, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Model Affected |
RAM 3500 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
4770
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
SEP 07, 2006
Vehicle Component:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4770
Model Affected
2007 DODGE RAM 3500
2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
IF THE DRIVE WHEELS LOCKED UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4770
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION F43