RAM MAN
08-24-2005, 02:35 PM
98 - 03 Ram Vans and Wagons equipped with 4 wheel anti lock brakes
see you dealer for details
the fix is free
Dodgevanman
08-24-2005, 09:39 PM
Gonna make this safety tidbit sticky
RAM MAN
08-25-2005, 07:48 PM
NHTSA Campaign Number:01V253000Vehicle/Equipment MakeDODGEVehicle/Equipment Model:RAMModel Year:2000Manufacturer Campaign Number:990Manufacturer Component Description:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGManufacturers Involved in RecallDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONManufacturered:19990801 - 20010305Type of Report:V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)Potential Number of Units Affected:98000Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:20010827Recall Initiated By:20010827Manufacturer Responsible For RecallDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONReport Received Date:20010802Record Creation Date:20010802Regulation Part Number:Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard NumberDefect Summary:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS AND WAGONS NOT EQUIPPED WITH POWER FRONT SEATS. IN THE PRESENCE OF ROAD SALT, WATER, AND POSSIBLY OTHER DEBRIS, THE POWER SEAT CONNECTOR LOCATED BENEATH THE DRIVER'S SEAT COULD DEVELOP A HIGH RESISTIVE SHORT CIRCUIT THAT CYCLES THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.Consequence Summary:IF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER CYCLES FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, HEAT COULD BUILD UP IN THE CONNECTOR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.Corrective Summary:OWNERS WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FROM THE FUSE PANEL. IF AN OWNER DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN PERFORM THE REPAIR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
