NHTSA recall 01V253000
Electrical system › Wiring
Dodge RAM
Reported Aug 2, 200198,000 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number 990Built Aug 1, 1999 – Mar 5, 2001
The defect
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.
The risk
If the circuit breaker cycles for an extended period of time, heat could build up in the connector, possibly resulting in a fire.
The remedy
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.