NHTSA recall 07V038000
Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
Dodge RAM 1500
Reported Feb 12, 200786,333 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number G02Built Nov 7, 2005 – Apr 27, 2006
The defect
On certain pickup trucks, the front wheel bearing may have received an insufficient quantity of grease during the manufacturing process.
The risk
This could result in bearing degradation, and if subsequent noise and vibration are ignored, could result in hub assembly separation. this may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the front hub and bearing units. the recall began on february 26, 2007. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.