NHTSA recall 01V153000
Air Bags · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Details
What's wrong: Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: the Ram pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant ("s" in the 11th VIN position) from May 16, 2000 through October 23, 2000; st. Louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th VIN position) from May 19, 2000 through October 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant ("m" in the 11th VIN position) from May…
Why it matters: When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. The driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.
The fix: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began June 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1997 Dodge Dakota
- 1997 Dodge Durango
- 1997 Dodge Ram
- 1998 Dodge Dakota
- 1998 Dodge Durango
- 1998 Dodge Ram
- 1999 Dodge Dakota
- 1999 Dodge Durango
- 1999 Dodge Ram
- 2000 Dodge Dakota
- 2000 Dodge Durango
- 2000 Dodge Ram
- 2000 Dodge Ram 1500
- 2000 Dodge Ram 2500
- 2000 Dodge Ram 3500
- 2001 Dodge Ram
- 2001 Dodge Ram 1500
- 2001 Dodge Ram 2500
- 2001 Dodge Ram 3500
All model years NHTSA lists
1997 Dodge Dakota, 1998 Dodge Dakota, 1999 Dodge Dakota, 2000 Dodge Dakota, 1997 Dodge Durango, 1998 Dodge Durango, 1999 Dodge Durango, 2000 Dodge Durango, 1997 Dodge Ram, 1998 Dodge Ram, 1999 Dodge Ram, 2000 Dodge Ram, 2001 Dodge Ram, 2000 Dodge Ram 1500, 2001 Dodge Ram 1500, 2000 Dodge Ram 2500, 2001 Dodge Ram 2500, 2000 Dodge Ram 3500, 2001 Dodge Ram 3500.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 01V153000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.