NHTSA recall 01V289000
Tires
Dodge RAM
Reported Sep 10, 2001151 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number 995Built May 1, 2001 – Jun 30, 2001
The defect
Vehicle description: certain 2500 wagons were equipped with incorrect load range tires.
The risk
This could cause a tire to blow out if the vehicle IS operated at the maximum gross vehicle weight. .
The remedy
Dealers will replace the load range 'd' tires with correct load range 'e' tires. owner notification began september 24, 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.