1991 Dodge RAM
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1991 Dodge RAM. Newest first.
The steering wheel armature stamping can crack due to fatigue and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause separation of the center hub attachment to the steering column resulting in a loss of control and an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks and replace any wheels exhibiting cracks. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation if cracking occurs.
Bosch distributor-type fuel pumps have a manufacturing defect that can cause the ball pin, which IS part of the pump's control lever assembly, to break causing the link between the control sleeve and the control lever to become inoperative.
Risk and remedy
Risk
When the link between the control lever and the controlsleeve breaks, the speed control no longer responds to movement of theaccelerator pedal, resulting in loss of speed control and a possible accident.
Remedy
The fuel pumps will be inspected, and if necessary, repaired or replaced.
The tire selection and rims ceritification label may have incorrect information.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The certification label fails to meet the requirements offmvss 120.
Remedy
An overlay of the correct tire and rim selection information certificate will be provided.
Owner complaints
51 complaints3 involved a crash2 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
Dt*: the contact stated while applying air to the left rear tire the contact noticed a bubble in the sidewall, at that time the tire blew up. there were injuries and the contact went to the hospital. the tire IS cooper master craft as IV. the size IS 23575r15. the dealership has been informed.…
Dt*: the contact stated while applying air to the left rear tire the contact noticed a bubble in the sidewall, at that time the tire blew up. there were injuries and the contact went to the hospital. the tire IS cooper master craft as IV. the size IS 23575r15. the dealership has been informed. There IS a recall regarding cooper tires, recall # 06t002000; tires: sidewall, but did not include the tire size: 23575r15.
- Steering
While making a right turn consumer noticed that the steering wheel was loose while turning. consumer was able to maintain control, and drove vehicle to the dealer. mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not duplicated. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Consumer stated that the summit trail climber, manufactured by kelly-springfield company, 8 tires were defective, the rubber IS tearing apart from some type of circular seam, the service station examined the tires and stated, they are dangerous and need replacing immediately but the representatives of kelly-springfield have refused to return consumers phone calls or emails. (Tire size p235/75r15) *yd
- Tires
We have three dodges purchased new and have salvage yard part on them. we have 8 tires puchased in 1996 coming apart at the seams and major cracks.*ak (dot number: r39163 K84 tiresize: p23575r15)
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Vehicle keeps overheating. There IS a recall for air conditioner blower motor over heating when on high. Consumer IS having same problem. *Ak the consumer says that certain vehicles were built with ignition switch and wiring that could over heat and that was what he experienced. *Yh
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering coupler prematurely wears out, causing vehicle to severly pull to right or left. Please give any further details.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Anti lock brake light on for last 8 months. Brkes failed intermittently, and pedal felt hard. Taken vehicle to dealer 6 times, bled brakes and replaced master cylinder; but, did not remedy problem. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
Gear shift broke off. gear shift has been repaired. Manufacturer has been notified.*ak the consumer believes the repaired part was defective. *yh
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering wheel broke through spot-welds holding stamped sheet-metal part of wheel to machine nut, which IS bolted to steeering column shaft, owner would like a recall and reimbursment for repairs. cj
- Tires › Tread/belt
2 continental general tires experienced tread separation, causing damage to the vehicle. *slc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While the truck was parked, not running, there was a fire in the engine compartment. This happened about 30 minutes after parking the truck. dealer was called about the problem. Claimed being handled by insurance company. Please provide any further information. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
Due to a defective torque converter, the transmission fluids are pushed out through the hoses and seals which causes a transmission leak and could possibly start a fire. dealer replaced torque converter twice. problem still occurring. please provide further information and vin#. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas tank has developed cracks around the bracket that suspends it from the vehicle, and IS leaking an excessive amount of fuel. Dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Manual transmission replace several times due to problems such as grinding, worn clutches, bad flywheels and throwing of the bearings.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Received recall notice (#97v199000). Called dealer for appointment. took vehicle in. Waited awhile until mechanic refused to do recall repairs. Was told would take at least 8 hours or more before fuel tank IS repaired. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
While driving the front brake lines broke. owner has had brake lines reconnected . the manufacturer has not been notified. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Rear ABS brakes failed. *ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
When air conditioner IS on wind comes through the door.
- Power train › Clutch assembly
The support bracket for clutch and brake collapsed causing loss of clutching capability, loss of brake and loss of ability t start the engine. *yh
- Vehicle speed control
While driving the vehicle took off without any warning. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Consumer states that theignition wiring harness overheats, resulting in the plastic cover around the switch melting. consumer also stated that the ignition switch has been replaced on a number of occasions. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
The steering rod on the front of the vehicle broke in half, causing an accident. recall notice was mailed, but vehicle had an accident before letter was recieved. *ak
- Suspension › Front
When going down a snow covered road with 4 wheel drive engaged , speed was (40) mph and all (4) wheels lock up. The vehicle went into a uncontrollable left skid, hit a ditch and rolled over. *ak
- Structure
The metal welds that connect the bed to the frame are starting to crack. please describe. *Ak
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Defective steering box, allowing tires to turn without moving steering wheel.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering wheel separation
There is no summary currently available
- Roll-over/vent valve leak
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 6089000Information on transmission cooler reverse flushing with cooler bypass kit installed. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 628237Customer may complain of high oil consumption, grey oil smoke coming out of the exhaust or breather tube, or mechanical knocking.
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 52963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.
- 52529Timing chain noise.
- 51942Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black.
- 39533Steering column coupler service.
- 39531Improved fuel pump.
- 37863Oil leak diagnosis of the rear main bearing area.
- 37858Pcm not properly disengaging a/c clutch via the relay also the pcm may not energize the a/c clutch relay.
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