1998 DODGE RAM VAN Recall

Campaign:
98V076000 on 04/08/1998
Component:
Seats:front assembly:power adjust
Manufactured:
11/14/1997 - 02/28/1998
Affected:
3,500
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with power seat option. the driver's side front seat attaching riser welds were not correct.
Consequence:
The seat attachment strength would not be sufficient in the event of a vehicle crash increasing the risk of personal injury.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the driver's side power front seat rise with a riser that was mig welded.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during june 1998.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 chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1998 DODGE RAM VAN TSBs (71)

Bulletin:
970919083297
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *yc
Bulletin:
181998
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience bucking during wide open throttle (wot) acceleration. *yc
Bulletin:
7841/7842
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Wrong vehicle emission control information (veci) label may have been in stalled on above listed vehicles. as a result, the wrong label will cause vehicle to fail an emission test. *ak
Bulletin:
182198
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Service caution on powertrain control module ( pcm ). *yc
Bulletin:
140398
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Subject on fuel pressure gauge adapter usage. *yc
Bulletin:
9829
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Headlamp housing and bracket service available to correct water/moisture in the headlamps. *ak
Bulletin:
980801260898
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Service manual revisions. *yc
Bulletin:
070598
Component:
062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:
Experiencing engine cooling fan noises. *yc
Bulletin:
230498
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Conditions with side and / or rear cargo door outside handles are loose. *ak
Bulletin:
234398
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
This bulletin is intended to assist in identifying water leak entry points past the dual cargo door seals by highlighting areas where leaks are likely to occur based on the experience gained during the development of the vehicle. *yc
Bulletin:
250298
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii "carb" readiness monitor information. *yc
Bulletin:
030798
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit axle noise in the 35 to 55 mile per hour range. *yc
Bulletin:
070998
Component:
062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:
Subject on viscous fan drive service. *yc
Bulletin:
081798
Component:
145000 air bags:on-off switch assembly
Summary:
Subject regarding airbag on - off switches. *yc
Bulletin:
180399
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject regarding erroneous malfunction indicator lamp illumination with diagnostic trouble code $24 (po107). *tt
Bulletin:
180799
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Exhibiting erroneous malfunction indicator lamp illumination with diagnostic trouble code $a8 (p1763) governor pressure sensor volts too high. *tt
Bulletin:
210899
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Vehicles exhibiting buzz, whining, or moaning like noise from cold transmission when reverse gear is selected. *tt
Bulletin:
181299
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (ldp) monitor test. *tt
Bulletin:
021399
Component:
022140 suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
Summary:
Experiencing squeaking noise from rear leaf springs. *tt
Bulletin:
090699
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak. *tt
Bulletin:
233599
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt
Bulletin:
831
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Emissions recall to reprogram your vehicle's powertrain control module. *tt
Bulletin:
030298
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Subject regarding axle lubricant and sealing requirements. *yc
Bulletin:
081698
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak
Bulletin:
050798
Component:
034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:
Vehicle vibrates / shudders when the brakes are applied. *ak
Bulletin:
183298
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject on flash programming failure recovery. *yc
Bulletin:
234298
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Hiss or whistle type windnoise can be heard coming from the a-pillar area. *yc
Bulletin:
083997
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Vehicle may experience remote keyless entry transmitter batteries discharge prematurely. *nlm
Bulletin:
140897
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Information on poor drivability with high di (drivability index) fuel. *nlm
Bulletin:
210697A
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
This bulletin involves overdrive unavailable in extreme cold temperatures, bypass kit installation, inhibitor programming. *nlm
Bulletin:
210797
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Information on transmission cooler reverse flushing with cooler bypass kit installed. *nlm
Bulletin:
183697
Component:
114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Summary:
Concerns on incorrect fault mature time - dtc $b7 leak detection pump solenoid circuit. *nlm
Bulletin:
241197
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *nlm
Bulletin:
083799
Component:
145000 air bags:on-off switch assembly
Summary:
Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
180100
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt
Bulletin:
080600
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt
Bulletin:
090500
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Experiencing spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak. *tt
Bulletin:
020400
Component:
022140 suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
Summary:
Some customers may comment on a squeaking / clicking noise from rear leaf springs. *tt
Bulletin:
230800
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
Bulletin:
230900
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Concerns with the side / rear cargo door(s) opening past the normal 90 degree opening. *tt
Bulletin:
233599REVA
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs
Bulletin:
231500
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Customer may comment that the sliding door will not open and / or close / latch. *tt
Bulletin:
180500
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicle engines may exhibit a light-to-moderate spark knock condition during acceleration (under load). *tt
Bulletin:
180500A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding 1998 model year engine spark knock. *tt
Bulletin:
030800
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
;subject regarding rtv use on corporate axle. *tt
Bulletin:
082400
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
On some vehicles the engine cranks but does not start or starts and stalls. *tt
Bulletin:
190700
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Subject regarding steering wander diagnosis. *tt
Bulletin:
233400
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
Subject regarding outside mirror glass replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
180500E
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicle engines may exhibit a light-to-moderate spark knock condition during acceleration (under load). *tt
Bulletin:
180500F
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicle engines may exhibit a light-to-moderate spark knoc condition during acceleration (under load). *tt
Bulletin:
082700
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt
Bulletin:
2300800B
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
Bulletin:
180500G
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a light to moderate spark knock condition during acceleration (under load). *tt
Bulletin:
2303400A
Component:
135000 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
Summary:
Subject regarding outside mirror glass replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
00067
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Advance service information regarding revised alignment specifications. *tt
Bulletin:
0800600REV
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
Bulletin:
0801001
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt
Bulletin:
1801201
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical service bulletin to provide reference information when using generic scan tool on obdii vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
2500401
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Subject regarding additional diagnostic for diagnostic trouble codes caused by an evaporative system leak. *tt
Bulletin:
2100601
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj
Bulletin:
1900201
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Subject regarding steering wander diagnosis. *tt
Bulletin:
1900201
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Subject regarding steering wander diagnosis. *tt
Bulletin:
2302701
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
1900201A
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
This bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure for steering sensitivity. *tt
Bulletin:
1800202
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Onwers of certain vehicles equipped with 9.25 axle may complain that vehicle speed is inaccurate. *tt
Bulletin:
2301502
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Subject regarding the outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *slc
Bulletin:
2301502
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *slc
Bulletin:
1801702
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject regarding flash: malfunction indicator lamp illumination for injector circuit fault. *slc
Bulletin:
1802002
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Flash programming failure recovery. *slc
Bulletin:
2100202
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Subject regarding revision in diagnostic procedures and labor operation times for re transmissions. *tt
Bulletin:
2401305
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Air conditioning (a/c) cooling coil odor. *tt

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