Recall
Dodge Ram 1500 — 03V077000
NHTSA ID
03V077000
Make
Dodge
Model
Ram 1500
Years Affected
2002
Recall Date
2003-03-10
Component
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Units Affected
195,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
C10
Summary
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE DETENT SYSTEM ON THE EXTERIOR MIRROR HOUSINGS MAY LOSE THE FUNCTIONALITY.
Consequence
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY AFFECT REARWARD FIELD OF VISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MIRROR DETENT RETAINER KIT TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2003. 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.