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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