NHTSA recall 01V184000
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Dodge RAM
Reported Jun 5, 2001212 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number 985Built May 11, 2001 – May 15, 2001
The defect
Vehicle description: vans. a substitute wheel lug nut tightening process may not have been sufficient to assure proper torque of the lug nuts.
The risk
Improper wheel lug nut torque could allow a wheel to loosen and cause a crash without warning.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the wheel lug nuts for proper torque and correct if necessary. owner notification began june 4, 2001. all owners have been contacted.