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Safety recall · 01V184000

Wheels: lugs / nuts / bolts / studs Dodge recall

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on June 5, 2001. It covers about 212 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
01V184000
Reported
Jun 5, 2001
Vehicles
212
Area
Wheels & tires

The problem

Vehicle description: vans. A substitute wheel lug nut tightening process may not have been sufficient to assure proper torque of the lug nuts.

The risk

Improper wheel lug nut torque could allow a wheel to loosen and cause a crash without warning.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the wheel lug nuts for proper torque and correct if necessary. Owner notification began june 4, 2001. All owners have been contacted.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Dodge dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 01V184000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2001 Dodge Ram1,43014F

Questions

Is the 01V184000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 01V184000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 01V184000 announced?

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on June 5, 2001. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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