Recall 03V078000: 2002 Dodge RAM 1500

Report received

Mar 10, 2003

Manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler corporation

Potentially affected

287,725vehicles

Model years

2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain pickup trucks, the electrical connector at the bottom of the steering column contains an under-sized terminal for the hvac blower motor circuit. Localized heating from current flow with the blower speed set on high may cause the terminal contacts to relax and lose electrical contact. This can cause the hvac blower motor to become inoperative.

Possible consequence

This condition could cause impairment of visibility in inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a wiring harness overlay to correct this condition. Owner notification began april 15, 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Dodge RAM 1500815 complaints