1995 Dodge Ram: recalls and complaints

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• 01V03700012 Feb 2001Vehicle Speed Control
• 01V04000012 Feb 2001Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hood / Latch
• 00V13500010 May 2000Electrical System / Ignition / Switch
• 99V2140009 Aug 1999Suspension / Front / Shock Absorber
• 99V1150006 May 1999Power Train / Clutch Assembly
• 99V0230005 Feb 1999Air Bags / Frontal
• 97V19900013 Nov 1997Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 97V0840005 May 1997Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Cooling Unit and Lines
• 97V06800028 Apr 1997Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Vacuum / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 96V23000018 Nov 1996Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
• 95V08800012 May 1995Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
• 95V05600021 Mar 1995Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hood / Latch

1. 01V037000Received 12 Feb 2001. 157,000 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines. The throttle cable could unravel (fray) or break resulting in loss of throttle control.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A throttle that does not return to idle could result in unexpected acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the throttle cable and upper bell crank lever. Owner notification began august 3, 2001. 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.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 970. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Aug 2001.

2. 01V040000Received 12 Feb 2001. 701,000 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hood / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain pickup trucks originally sold in or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa, and missouri. Corrosion of the return spring on the hood secondary latch could cause the mechanism to bind in the "release position."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the primary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch. Owner notification began september 17, 2001. 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.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 973. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Sep 2001.

3. 00V135000Received 10 May 2000. 690,000 units.

   Electrical System / Ignition / Switch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The affected vehicles were built with an ignition switch and wiring that could overheat. High electrical current loads pass through the switch when the blower motor is operated on high for an extended periods of time.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could cause the ignition switch and wiring to overheat.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a relay and overlay harness.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 875. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Jun 2000.

4. 99V214000Received 9 Aug 1999. 49,066 units.

   Suspension / Front / Shock Absorber

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. (2500 and 3500 series 4x4 regular cab pickup produced before march 21, 1995; 2500 and 3500 series 4x4 club cab pickup produced before june 8, 1995; and 3500 series 4x2/4x4 chassis cab trucks produced before june 21, 1995). The front suspension spring/shock towers can crack and eventually separate from the vehicle frame. The shock tower could damage the rear wheel brake lines resulting in loss of rear brake system pressure.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This would create the potential for increased stopping distances.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the spring/shock tower and any vehicles exhibiting cracking will have the tower replaced. Vehicles that are do not show any cracking will have a weld-on reinforcement added.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 835. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Mar 2000.

5. 99V115000Received 6 May 1999. 8,883 units.

   Power Train / Clutch Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with manual transmission, v10 engines and four-wheel-drive transfer cases. Under sustained maximum rated vehicle load, while driving up a steep grade in four-wheel-drive low range in hot ambient conditions, the local exhaust temperature proximate to the hydraulic clutch line can generate line temperatures that exceed the temperature limit of the clutch line material. If this condition occurs and the clutch is depressed, the line could rupture.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The fluid could ignite on the hot exhaust possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch assembly.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 828. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Dec 1999.

6. 99V023000Received 5 Feb 1999. 250,845 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: van and wagon model passenger vehicles. If water/road salt gets on the interior floor of the vehicle in the proximity of the air bag electronic control module (aecm), the aecm can corrode. The resulting corrosion can cause the driver side air bag to deploy inadvertently.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Deployment of the air bag without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash and personal injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers wil replace the aecm with an aecm that is sealed from moisture intrusion.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 815. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Mar 1999.

7. 97V199000Received 13 Nov 1997. 497,000 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel tank mounted rollover valve can allow liquid fuel to leak onto the ground under certain vehicle operating conditions.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Fuel leakage could result in a fire if an ignition source was present.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the fuel tank rollover valve with a float type rollover valve.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Apr 1998.

8. 97V084000Received 5 May 1997. 960,000 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Cooling Unit and Lines

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Under certain high load operating conditions, the transmission fluid temperature can exceed the melting point of the material used in the connector to retain the fluid line to the transmission.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   When these temperatures occur, the fluid line will not stay connected with the transmission and fluid can spray onto the exhaust manifold, resulting in smoke or fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the high temperature side of the transmission fluid cooler line connector fittings with connectors that incorporate a stainless steel retainer.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 May 1997.

9. 97V068000Received 28 Apr 1997. 58,000 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Vacuum / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines. The engine driven vacuum pump can allow engine oil into the vacuum hoses due to the absence of an internal check valve. The oil can cause the hose to deteriorate and partially collapse, reducing the vacuum supply to the brake booster.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Reduced power brake assist can result increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will add a vacuum pump check valve to the vacuum pump. In addition, the vacuum hose connected to the vacuum pump will be replaced with a hose that is engine oil resistant.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 May 1997.

10. 96V230000Received 18 Nov 1996. 475,000 units.

    Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    If the plastic pins and metal clip that retain the lower steering shaft in the upper shaft break, the lower steering shaft can separate from the upper shaft.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the lower steering shaft separates from the upper shaft, loss of vehicle control can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will add a restraining sleeve to the intermediate steering shaft to limit the amount of axial steering column shaft moving in the event the plastic pins and metal clip are broken.

    Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Feb 1997.

11. 95V088000Received 12 May 1995. 293,043 units.

    Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    While making a turn, the extra keys on a vehicle operator's key ring can become temporarily lodged in the screw access holes in the back cover of the steering wheel.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    This condition can hamper the steering wheel return orcause the ignition to be turned off, resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will replace the steering wheel back cover with a redesigned cover.

    Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Jul 1995.

12. 95V056000Received 21 Mar 1995. 175,000 units.

    Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hood / Latch

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    The secondary hood latch rod can bind on the guide bracket and prevent engagement of the secondary latch.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    This condition can cause the hood to fly up obstructing the driver's vision increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch bracket.

    Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Aug 1995.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 1995 Dodge Ram
• All 1995 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 24.

Complaints that report a crash

67

Complaints that report a fire

32

Injuries in the complaints

42

Deaths in the complaints

2

Date of the newest complaint

6 Sep 2011

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19760
2. 19770
3. 19790
4. 19810
5. 19830
6. 19840
7. 19850
8. 19860
9. 19870
10. 19880
11. 19890
12. 19900
13. 19912
14. 19921
15. 19930
16. 199418
17. 199512
18. 199610
19. 19977
20. 199813
21. 19999
22. 20006
23. 20019
24. 20022
25. 20032
26. 20041
27. 20050
28. 20060
29. 20071
30. 20082
31. 20095
32. 20105
33. 20114

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1995 Dodge Ram?

4,314,837 units in 12 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Dodge Ram have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 63 recall campaigns for the Dodge Ram, model years 1976 to 2011. 12 of them name the 1995 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 1995 Dodge Ram name most often?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 181 of 850 component mentions, or 212.9 per 1,000. For all 1995 vehicles the figure is 137.6 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1995 Dodge Ram open?

2 investigations have no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 10 that name this model year.