NHTSA recall 03V504000
Tires
Dodge RAM 1500
Reported Dec 10, 2003214 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number C40Built Jul 1, 1999 – Jul 31, 2001
The defect
On certain 4X4 pickup trucks equipped with the snow plow preparation package, the tires supplied on some vehicles may have gross axle weight ratings that slightly exceed the maximum tire load capacity as defined in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
The remedy
Dealers will provide replacement p245/75r16 tires to meet the load carrying capacity specified on the vehicle certification label and accommodate the addition of a commercially available snow plow and hardware. owner notification began on december 22, 2003. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.