2000 Dodge RAM 3500 Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2000 Dodge RAM 3500. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 01V153000May 8, 2001216,100 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags
  Covers: Dodge RAM 3500 2000–2001, RAM 1997–2001, Dakota 1997–2000 +3 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: the ram pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant ("s" in the 11th vin position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. Louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th vin position) from may 19, 2000 through october 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant ("m"…

  Possible consequence: When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. The driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began june 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an…

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NHTSA investigations

• PE02049TIRE VALVEClosed · Jun 3, 2002

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