NHTSA recall 02V159000
Power train › Axle assembly
Dodge RAM
Reported Jun 13, 200246,000 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number B20Built Jul 1, 2001 – Nov 30, 2001
The defect
On certain 4X4 pickup trucks, the rear axle flange weld to the axle tube could fatigue and allow the brake caliper assembly to rotate.
The risk
During rotation, the brake line could separate from the caliper resulting in a brake fluid loss in the rear brake hydraulic system.
The remedy
Dealers will install rear brake caliper reinforcements on the rear axle assemblies. owner notification began december 9, 2002. 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.