NHTSA recall 03V212000
Wheels › Hubcap/cover
Dodge RAM 2500 and 1 more
Reported Jun 5, 20031,086 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number C21Built Mar 24, 2003 – Apr 7, 2003
The defect
Certain heavy duty pickup trucks, the aluminum wheels may have excessive porosity in the center hub area which can cause a wheel to crack.
The risk
This could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in a crash without warning.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the wheels and replace them if necessary. owner notification IS expected to begin june 17, 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 1-800-992-1997.