NHTSA recall 03V077000
Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
Dodge RAM 1500
Reported Mar 10, 2003195,500 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number C10Built Mar 2, 2001 – Apr 18, 2003
The defect
On certain pickup trucks, the detent system on the exterior mirror housings may lose the functionality.
The risk
This could potentially affect rearward field of vision, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will install a mirror detent retainer kit to correct this condition. owner notification began on april 10, 2003. 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.