- The problem
- Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Vehicle safety record
1994 Dodge Ram Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1994 Dodge Ram have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 22 recalls, the latest in May 2009 for the headlights.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Ram year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 22
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1994 Dodge Ram recalls 22
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
- The problem
- K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- The risk
- Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
- The problem
- Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- The risk
- Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
- The fix
- Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
- The problem
- On certain pickup trucks originally sold in or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: 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."
- The risk
- If the primary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch. Owner notification began september 17, 2001. 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.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines. The throttle cable could unravel (fray) or break resulting in loss of throttle control.
- The risk
- A throttle that does not return to idle could result in unexpected acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the throttle cable and upper bell crank lever. Owner notification began august 3, 2001. 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.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The affected vehicles were built with an ignition switch and wiring that could overheat. High electrical current loads pass through the switch when the blower motor is operated on high for an extended periods of time.
- The risk
- This could cause the ignition switch and wiring to overheat.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a relay and overlay harness.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. (2500 And 3500 series 4x4 regular cab pickup produced before march 21, 1995; 2500 and 3500 series 4x4 club cab pickup produced before june 8, 1995; and 3500 series 4x2/4x4 chassis cab trucks produced before june 21, 1995). The front suspension spring/shock towers can crack and eventually separate from the vehicle frame. The shock tower could damage the rear wheel brake lines resulting in loss of rear brake system pressure.
- The risk
- This would create the potential for increased stopping distances.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the spring/shock tower and any vehicles exhibiting cracking will have the tower replaced. Vehicles that are do not show any cracking will have a weld-on reinforcement added.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with manual transmission, v10 engines and four-wheel-drive transfer cases. Under sustained maximum rated vehicle load, while driving up a steep grade in four-wheel-drive low range in hot ambient conditions, the local exhaust temperature proximate to the hydraulic clutch line can generate line temperatures that exceed the temperature limit of the clutch line material. If this condition occurs and the clutch is depressed, the line could rupture.
- The risk
- The fluid could ignite on the hot exhaust possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch assembly.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel tank mounted rollover valve can allow liquid fuel to leak onto the ground under certain vehicle operating conditions.
- The risk
- Fuel leakage could result in a fire if an ignition source was present.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank rollover valve with a float type rollover valve.
- The problem
- Under certain high load operating conditions, the transmission fluid temperature can exceed the melting point of the material used in the connector to retain the fluid line to the transmission.
- The risk
- When these temperatures occur, the fluid line will not stay connected with the transmission and fluid can spray onto the exhaust manifold, resulting in smoke or fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the high temperature side of the transmission fluid cooler line connector fittings with connectors that incorporate a stainless steel retainer.
- The problem
- If the plastic pins and metal clip that retain the lower steering shaft in the upper shaft break, the lower steering shaft can separate from the upper shaft.
- The risk
- If the lower steering shaft separates from the upper shaft, loss of vehicle control can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will add a restraining sleeve to the intermediate steering shaft to limit the amount of axial steering column shaft moving in the event the plastic pins and metal clip are broken.
- The problem
- While making a turn, the extra keys on a vehicle operator's key ring can become temporarily lodged in the screw access holes in the back cover of the steering wheel.
- The risk
- This condition can hamper the steering wheel return orcause the ignition to be turned off, resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the steering wheel back cover with a redesigned cover.
- The problem
- The secondary hood latch rod can bind on the guide bracket and prevent engagement of the secondary latch.
- The risk
- This condition can cause the hood to fly up obstructing the driver's vision increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch bracket.
- The problem
- The right outside rearview mirror contains convex glass rather than flat. Therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with fmvss no. 111, "Rearview mirrors."
- The risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: the images presented in the mirror are closer than they appear which may cause the driver to misjudge the distance from the object to the rear of the vehicle, and could result in an accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the right outside rearview mirror with a mirror having a flat surface.
- The problem
- The cinch bar component within the passenger side safety belt buckle assembly shatters causing the belt to release.
- The risk
- The passenger would not be properly restrained and could be injured in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the cinch bar with a newly designed part.
- The problem
- The front suspension track bar bracket attachment has inadequate fatigue strength and can fail, causing front axle vibration.
- The risk
- This can result in loss of steering control and an accident.
- The fix
- A front suspension track bar bracket reinforcement strut will be installed.
- The problem
- The transformer used to power the neon center lightbeam can overheat and catch on fire.
- The risk
- The overheating and fires caused by the neon transformer can result in damage to the lightbeam assembly, the roof of the vehicle, and could result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Mark iii dealers will modify the assemblies to eliminate the neon lighting fixture in the vehicle and replace it with incandescent lights operating directly from the vehicle 12-volt battery.
- The problem
- These vehicles do not meet the rear impact test requirements of fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity."
- The risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: the vehicle s have an increased risk of a fuel spill in the event of a rear end collision.
- The fix
- Dealers will strengthen the left frame rail by installing a frame rail reinforcement bracket.
- The problem
- The front suspension track bar has inadequate fatigue strength.
- The risk
- Failure of the track bar can result in front axle vibration and loss of steering control.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the front suspension track bar.
- The problem
- The seat back latch lever pivot rivets are susceptible to distortion. The distorted assemblies allow the seat back release latch lever to remain in the released position which is in non-compliance with fmvss no. 207, "Seating systems."
- The risk
- In the event of a sudden stop or accident the forces onthe seat back may subject seat occupants to an increased risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the suspect seat back latch assembly with a revised assembly.
- The problem
- Front suspension track bar attachment to the axle may not be adequately tightened.
- The risk
- Loss of the track bar attachment can cause axlevibration and directional control difficulty which could result in loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
- The fix
- Tighten front suspension track bar axle attachment to the specified torque.
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| 1994 Dodge Ram | 0 | 22 | F | |
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Questions about the 1994 Dodge Ram
Does the 1994 Dodge Ram have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 22 recalls for the 1994 Dodge Ram: headlights (May 2009); exterior lighting (April 2009); headlights (August 2008); exterior lighting (June 2006) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1994 Dodge Ram had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1994 Dodge Ram a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 12 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Dodge Ram year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dodge Ram years have the most complaints?
2001 (1,430), 2003 (1,359), 2004 (1,157). See every Dodge Ram year compared.
What should I do if my 1994 Dodge Ram has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data