Recall
Dodge Ram — 98V208000
NHTSA ID
98V208000
Make
Dodge
Model
Ram
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1998-09-08
Component
STRUCTURE
Units Affected
12,400
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH BOLTS THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY HARDENED. THE BOLTS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE CAB AND THE CORE SUPPORT TO THE FRAME.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE CAB TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BOLTS WITH PROPERLY HARDENED BOLTS.