1999 Dodge Ram: recalls and complaints

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• 04V18500012 Apr 2004Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module
• 01V1530008 May 2001Air Bags
• 01V11900011 Apr 2001Seat Belts / Front / Retractor
• 01V04000012 Feb 2001Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hood / Latch
• 00V10700011 Apr 2000Trailer Hitches
• 99V19000016 Jul 1999Power Train / Clutch Assembly
• 99V1150006 May 1999Power Train / Clutch Assembly
• 99V04400011 Mar 1999Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 99V03400024 Feb 1999Fuel System, Other / Storage / Tank Assembly

1. 04V185000Received 12 Apr 2004. 44,588 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain van and wagon vehicles equipped with 4-wheel antilock brake systems (ABS), aftermarket batteries may leak electrolyte onto the ABS control module connector, which can compromise sealing integrity of the connector.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This may allow development of a short circuit in the connector, which could eventually lead to a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the ABS control module connector for electrolyte damage and replace the connector as necessary. The recall will begin on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number D20. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Sep 2004.

2. 01V153000Received 8 May 2001. 216,100 units.

   Air Bags

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000; and saltillo assembly plant ("g" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000. Important: vehicles that have already had the proper clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been excluded from this recall. In addition, 1997-2000 model year vehicles that have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been added to this recall.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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 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 982. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jun 2001.

3. 01V119000Received 11 Apr 2001. 161,682 units.

   Seat Belts / Front / Retractor

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: certain van, wagon, pickup trucks, passenger and sport utility vehicles, fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the front seat belt retractor may not comply with the requirements of the standard.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the retractor does not work properly, it will not adequately protect occupants in the event of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor. Owner notification began august 20, 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 978. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Aug 2001.

4. 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.

5. 00V107000Received 11 Apr 2000. 357,000 units.

   Trailer Hitches

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with optional trailer hitch. The trailer hitch side brackets were manufactured using material with insufficient strength.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Brackets built without proper material could fatigue and fracture in the area where the trailer hitch mounts to the frame.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the trailer hitches and replace any trailer hitch showing signs of fatigue cracking. If no evidence of cracking exists, the dealer will install two reinforcement brackets.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 872. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Apr 2000.

6. 99V190000Received 16 Jul 1999. 8,378 units.

   Power Train / Clutch Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines and manual transmissions. The underbody hydraulic clutch line heat shield is too short, allowing the plastic clutch line material to be directly exposed to exhaust temperatures. It is possible to exceed the melting temperature of the clutch line material.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the line melts, hydraulic fluid can leak onto the vehicle exhaust and cause an underbody fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install the proper length heat shield.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 838. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Aug 1999.

7. 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.

8. 99V044000Received 11 Mar 1999. 45 units.

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

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: passenger vans and wagons equipped with compressed natural gas (cng). The fuel hose that connects the left and right fuel rails may shrink and leak fuel if exposed to high engine operating temperatures.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 822. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Mar 1999.

9. 99V034000Received 24 Feb 1999. 45 units.

   Fuel System, Other / Storage / Tank Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: vans equipped with compressed natural gas (cng) fuel tanks. Incorrect fuel tank straps were installed on the small fuel tank. As a result, the fuel tank may not be securely attached to the vehicle.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The fuel tank could move increasing the risk of a fire and/or explosion.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the mounting straps for the small fuel tank.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 822. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Mar 1999.

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.

• 1999 Dodge Ram
• All 1999 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 21.

Complaints that report a crash

46

Complaints that report a fire

6

Injuries in the complaints

45

Deaths in the complaints

1

Date of the newest complaint

26 Apr 2012

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.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

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 1999 Dodge Ram?

1,497,721 units in 9 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. 9 of them name the 1999 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 1999 Dodge Ram name most often?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 95 of 495 component mentions, or 191.9 per 1,000. For all 1999 vehicles the figure is 132 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1999 Dodge Ram open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.