2000 Dodge Ram: recalls and complaints

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• 04V18500012 Apr 2004Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module
• 01V2530002 Aug 2001Electrical System / Wiring
• 01V1530008 May 2001Air Bags
• 01V03800012 Feb 2001Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 00V10700011 Apr 2000Trailer Hitches
• 00V00700011 Jan 2000Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Arm

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. 01V253000Received 2 Aug 2001. 98,000 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: vans and wagons not equipped with power front seats. In the presence of road salt, water, and possibly other debris, the power seat connector located beneath the driver's seat could develop a high resistive short circuit that cycles the circuit breaker.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the circuit breaker cycles for an extended period of time, heat could build up in the connector, possibly resulting in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners will receive instructions for removing the circuit breaker from the fuse panel. If an owner desires, their dealer can perform the repair. Owner notification began august 27, 2001. Owners who 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 990. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Aug 2001.

3. 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.

4. 01V038000Received 12 Feb 2001. 2,000 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Some vehicles may have inadequate clearance between the front tire/wheel and the brake hose/ABS sensor wire assembly. During full lock turns, it is possible for the tire or wheel to contact the brake hose/ABS sensor wire assembly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could ultimately result in wire damage and/or a hole in the brake line, affecting brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the front brake hose assemblies, and the ABS sensor wire will be inspected and replaced if necessary. Owner notification began march 8, 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 971. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Mar 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. 00V007000Received 11 Jan 2000. 76 units.

   Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Arm

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The welds at the right side lower control arm bracket to axle tube attachment may have inadequate fatigue life due to poor weld quality. This can lead to separation of the control arm bracket from the axle tube.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the bracket separates the vehicle could experience reduced directional stability, braking degradation and/or vehicle pull under braking.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the front axle with a properly welded front axle.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 861. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Mar 2000.

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.

• 2000 Dodge Ram
• All 2000 vehicles

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

Complaints that report a crash

31

Complaints that report a fire

6

Injuries in the complaints

34

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

9 Jan 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.

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 2000 Dodge Ram?

717,764 units in 6 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. 6 of them name the 2000 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2000 Dodge Ram name most often?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 27 of 212 component mentions, or 127.4 per 1,000. For all 2000 vehicles the figure is 108.3 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2000 Dodge Ram open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.