1998 DODGE RAM Recalls (17)

Campaign:
98V075000 on 04/08/1998
Component:
Service brakes, air:disc:rotor
Manufactured:
10/14/1997 - 10/30/1997
Affected:
1,550
Defect:
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. the brake rotor material strength is not sufficient causing a hub fatigue fracture.
Consequence:
This fracture can result in crack propagation around the wheel mounting bolt circule ultimately resulting in a wheel separation.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the brake rotors and if necessary, replace these rotors.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during may 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).
Campaign:
98V105000 on 05/17/1998
Component:
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Manufactured:
03/31/1998 - 04/14/1998
Affected:
4,200
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the front seat belt buckles were not properly riveted to the support strap.
Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt assembly would have reduced strength, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the front outer seat belt buckles with buckles that have been properly riveted.
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).
Campaign:
98V182000 on 08/16/1998
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
07/31/1997 - 02/25/1998
Affected:
8,144
Defect:
Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with either a 8.0l v-10 engine or a 5.9l v-8 heavy duty gasoline engine. an exhaust system heat shield attaching screw is too close to the underbody fuel line. the line can rub against the screw, possibly causing fuel leakage.
Consequence:
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will remove the underbody heat shield attaching screw and replace it with rubber adhesive. the chassis fuel line will be inspected for signs of wear and any tubes indicating wear will be replaced.
Notes:
Owner notification began august 17, 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).
Campaign:
98V209000 on 09/08/1998
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
12/14/1997 - 05/30/1998
Affected:
30,747
Defect:
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 5.9l - 24 valve diesel engine. an intermittent high engine idle condition can occur due to a malfunction of the vehicle speed sensor.
Consequence:
This creates a signal which is misinterpreted by the engine control software, causing a high idle speed condition.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the engine controller software to correct erroneous speed sensor signals.
Notes:
Owner notification began september 28, 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).
Campaign:
98V207000 on 09/08/1998
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
12/14/1997 - 04/29/1998
Affected:
25,014
Defect:
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 5.9l - 24 valve diesel engine. the low pressure diesel fuel supply tube located in the engine compartment between the filter and the high pressure pump can fracture.
Consequence:
This condition can allow fuel to leak. in the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the low pressure diesel fuel supply tube.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin september 14, 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).
Campaign:
98V208000 on 09/08/1998
Component:
Structure
Manufactured:
03/30/1998 - 06/14/1998
Affected:
12,400
Defect:
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. these vehicles may have been built with bolts that were not properly hardened. the bolts were used to attach the cab and the core support to the frame.
Consequence:
This condition can allow the cab to separate from the frame increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace these bolts with properly hardened bolts.
Notes:
Owner notification began september 21, 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).
Campaign:
99V002000 on 01/20/1999
Component:
Air bags
Manufactured:
11/14/1997 - 06/04/1998
Affected:
46,193
Defect:
Vehicle description: vans and vans used for conversion. if a heavy object impacts the metal casing of the air bag electronic control module (aecm), located under the driver seat, the module could inadvertently deploy the air bags.
Consequence:
Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the aecm with a module that incorporates revised hardware and software on all affected vehicles.
Notes:
Owner notification began february 15, 1999. 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).
Campaign:
99V115000 on 05/11/1999
Component:
Power train:clutch assembly
Manufactured:
07/30/1993 - 04/29/1999
Affected:
8,883
Defect:
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with manual transmission, v10 engines and four-wheel-drive transfer cases. under sustained maximum rated vehicle load, while driving up a steep grade in four-wheel-drive low range in hot ambient conditions, the local exhaust temperature proximate to the hydraulic clutch line can generate line temperatures that exceed the temperature limit of the clutch line material. if this condition occurs and the clutch is depressed, the line could rupture.
Consequence:
The fluid could ignite on the hot exhaust possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch assembly.
Notes:
Owner notification began december 27, 1999. 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).
Campaign:
00V107000 on 04/27/2000
Component:
Trailer hitches
Manufactured:
12/31/1997 - 09/29/1999
Affected:
357,000
Defect:
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with optional trailer hitch. the trailer hitch side brackets were manufactured using material with insufficient strength.
Consequence:
Brackets built without proper material could fatigue and fracture in the area where the trailer hitch mounts to the frame.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the trailer hitches and replace any trailer hitch showing signs of fatigue cracking. if no evidence of cracking exists, the dealer will install two reinforcement brackets.
Notes:
Owner notification began april 24, 2000.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 daimlerchrysler 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).
Campaign:
01V040000 on 02/12/2001
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Manufactured:
07/22/1993 - 05/09/1999
Affected:
701,000
Defect:
On certain pickup trucks originally sold in or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa, and missouri. corrosion of the return spring on the hood secondary latch could cause the mechanism to bind in the "release position."
Consequence:
if the primary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch. owner notification began september 17, 2001. 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
Daimlerchrysler recall no.973.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
01V153000 on 05/17/2001
Component:
Air bags
Manufactured:
08/14/1996 - 10/30/2000
Affected:
216,100
Defect:
Vehicle description: pickup trucks. sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. note: the ram pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant ("s" in the 11th vin position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th vin position) from may 19, 2000 through october 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant ("m" in the 11th vin position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000; and saltillo assembly plant ("g" in the 11th vin position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000. important: vehicles that have already had the proper clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been excluded from this recall. in addition, 1997-2000 model year vehicles that have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been added to this recall.
Consequence:
When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. the driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. owner notification began june 18, 2001. also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
02V161000 on 06/25/2002
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
06/30/1996 - 12/30/1997
Affected:
97,500
Defect:
On certain pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines only, the throttle linkage joints can corrode and cause the throttle to bind or stick.
Consequence:
This could potentially result in a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the rod ends and ball studs. owner notification began july 29, 2002. 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
04V185000 on 04/19/2004
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module
Manufactured:
06/30/1997 - 06/29/2003
Affected:
44,588
Defect:
On certain van and wagon vehicles equipped with 4-wheel antilock brake systems (abs), aftermarket batteries may leak electrolyte onto the abs control module connector, which can compromise sealing integrity of the connector.
Consequence:
This may allow development of a short circuit in the connector, which could eventually lead to a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the abs control module connector for electrolyte damage and replace the connector as necessary. the recall will begin on september 27, 2004. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
Daimlerchrysler recall no. d20.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
06E060000 on 06/28/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
87,745
Defect:
Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
Correction:
Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aai motorsports aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
08E050000 on 08/13/2008
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
1,921
Defect:
K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
09E012000 on 04/06/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
16,270
Defect:
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
09E025000 on 05/10/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
42,540
Defect:
Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

1998 DODGE RAM TSBs (137)

Bulletin:
182997
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a bucking or jerking condition while under light acceleration or while driving at steady state speeds. *yc
Bulletin:
9709189739A
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Exhibiting an abnormal paint condition. *yc
Bulletin:
970919083297
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *yc
Bulletin:
182697
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subject pertaining to obd ii misfire indicator. *yc
Bulletin:
050797
Component:
050000 parking brake
Summary:
Condition with park brake release handle does not fully return to rest position. *yc
Bulletin:
180798
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Customer may be concern of incorrect idle adjustments. *yc
Bulletin:
180698
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Complaints of hard or no start conditons. *yc
Bulletin:
181098
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Condition with gasoline engines will not illuminate the mil properly when misfire is detected. *yc
Bulletin:
230598
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Painted surfaces of the vehicle may experience a "milky" or "foggy" discoloration. *yc
Bulletin:
971231183797
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Vehicle may exhibit a no start or hard start condition in cold temperatures. *yc
Bulletin:
183797
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Vehicle my exhibit a no start or hard start condition in cold tempertures. *yc
Bulletin:
183497
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
engine may spark/knock when warm under moderate to heavy acceleration. *ak
Bulletin:
976898
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Exhibiting a no start condition in cold temperatures. *yc
Bulletin:
182997
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Vehicle may buck/jerk while under light acceleration or while driving at steady state speed due to the sensitivity of throttle linkage to drive rinput. *ak
Bulletin:
98770
Component:
080000 fuel system, diesel
Summary:
Diesel fuel heater wiring circuit may be missing from the power distribution center (pdc). *ak
Bulletin:
231398
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
The rear sliding window is difficult to open, will not remain latched, and/or leaks water past the lower run channel. *yc
Bulletin:
181998
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience bucking during wide open throttle (wot) acceleration. *yc
Bulletin:
980327140298
Component:
073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Summary:
With introduction of cummins 24 valve electronicall injected engine, a new fuel injection pump was introduced. fuel injection pump requires finer fuel filtration due totighter tolerance within pump. *ak
Bulletin:
140198
Component:
073100 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Summary:
Information regarding 5.9l cummins electronically injected 24 valve encore diesel/it has been found that interference fit between high pressure fuel line and injector connector tube will only seal properly the first time it is torqued to sp
Bulletin:
060198
Component:
101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Summary:
When servicing the release fork it is necesssary to insure that the fork is installed properly. failure to do so, can cause a low growling sound to come through the clutch pedal when the pedal is depressed. *ak
Bulletin:
050498
Component:
034300 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:differential proportional valve
Summary:
Vehicles listed on this bulletin are eqipped with rear height sensing proportioning valve that adjust brake pressure to the rear brakes based upon distance between frame and rear axle. *ak
Bulletin:
182198
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Service caution on powertrain control module ( pcm ). *yc
Bulletin:
231798
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Center arm rest upper inertia latch cover on driver's side broke. *ak
Bulletin:
231698
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Vehicles equipped with splash guards may experience discoloration/ or distortion along the edge of the passenger's side rear splash guard due to the proximity to the tailpipe. *ak
Bulletin:
140498
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Accelerator pedal buzzing noise with cruise control pedal engaged. *ak
Bulletin:
140398
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Subject on fuel pressure gauge adapter usage. *yc
Bulletin:
082198
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Customers may complain of intermittent poor reception on their two-way radios. *ak
Bulletin:
020898
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
A knocking noise may be heard in the front suspension when the steering wheel is rotated to the full left or right steering positions. *yc
Bulletin:
980801260898
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Service manual revisions. *yc
Bulletin:
233798
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject on cargo net eliminated from production. *yc
Bulletin:
233598
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
When removing door trim panel from the door, it is extremely important that each individual plastic retainer clip is separated from door by using atrim panel removal too, such as snap on tool a161b/door panels should never be removed by h
Bulletin:
211098
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Transmission opertes normally through all ranges except fifth gear. *yc
Bulletin:
9847
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some after market exhaust brake installations, especially those with switches that connect to the throttle pedal, can cause mil illumination with tsc po121- accel position sensor volts do not agree w/idle validation sig. *ak
Bulletin:
083598
Component:
114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Summary:
Nstrument cluster bezel is retained by several snao clip retainers/ one screw located underneath power outless access door. it is imperative that singular screw is removed prior to attempting to remove the instrument cluster bezel from t
Bulletin:
140198
Component:
073100 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Summary:
Subject regarding high pressure fuel line service. *yc
Bulletin:
070598
Component:
062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:
Experiencing engine cooling fan noises. *yc
Bulletin:
211098
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Conditions with loss of fifth gear. *yc
Bulletin:
110898
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
A new kit has been released that will allow technicians to repair turbochargers with failed wastegate actuators. *ak
Bulletin:
090498
Component:
061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the accesory drive belt becomes damaged on the inboard edge. *yc
Bulletin:
8001/8002
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Subject pertaining to reprograming engine control module for nox emissions. *ak
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:
090698
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Incorrect engine oil dipstick. *yc
Bulletin:
070898
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Conditions with diesel engine overheating. *yc
Bulletin:
070998
Component:
062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:
Subject on viscous fan drive service. *yc
Bulletin:
184898
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Subject regarding ignition system cross fire/ secondary ignition wire induction. *ak
Bulletin:
184998
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
Driveline induced vehicle surge / vibration diagnosis. *ak
Bulletin:
760
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Nox emission levels may exceedcalifornia air resources board (carb) emission standards. to correct this condition,pcv and brake booster hoses must be replaced and rerouted. *ak
Bulletin:
180399
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject regarding erroneous malfunction indicator lamp illumination with diagnostic trouble code $24 (po107). *tt
Bulletin:
180299
Component:
103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:
Subject regarding erratic torque converter clutch (tcc) operation. *tt
Bulletin:
SP697
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subject on mount assembly box number 62035. *tt
Bulletin:
230899
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Exhibiting creaks or squeaks near the left and / or right side of the instrument panel. *tt
Bulletin:
080699
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Customer may complain of intermittent poor reception on two-way radio. *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:
180899
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Some customers may complain that their vehicle speed cotnrol system may be too busy or drift more than 2 mph below or above the initial vehicle set speed. *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:
050499
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Under certain road conditions, most vehicles will move to the right or left uncontrolled by the driver. *tt
Bulletin:
050799
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Brief information on the use of asbestos fiber brake linings. *tt
Bulletin:
050699
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Information regarding accelerated brake lining wear, front versus rear. *tt
Bulletin:
190399
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Conditions with steering slow to return to center. *tt
Bulletin:
020699
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
Subject on the front wheel bearing grease is evident on the bearing seal area. *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:
181199
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Experiencing slow acceleration or lack of power while towing or hauling a heavy load. *tt
Bulletin:
250199
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Experiencing a knocking or tapping like noise from the engine compartment. *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:
182199
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding 5.9l - 24v cummins diesel low power or poor performance diagnostic. *tt
Bulletin:
233599
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt
Bulletin:
020699
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
On some vehicles the front wheel bearings may incorrectly be diagnosed as faulty due to the evidence of wheel bearing grease on the bearing seal areas. *tt
Bulletin:
183597
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Condition with sagging or hesitation while accelerating from a stop with a cold engine or after a partial cool down. *ak
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:
183298
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject on flash programming failure recovery. *yc
Bulletin:
050797
Component:
051000 parking brake:conventional
Summary:
Concerns with park brake release handle does not fully return to rest position. *nlm
Bulletin:
083097
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Concerns with ash receiver lamp degrades from blue-green to bright white. *nlm
Bulletin:
0832097
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *nlm
Bulletin:
083597
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This bulletin involves dead battery from ignition off draw (iod). *nlm
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:
182697A
Component:
114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Summary:
Concerns with obd ii misfire indicator. *nlm
Bulletin:
191097
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Customer may complain of steering wander. *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:
235597
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Information on body gap and flushness requirements. *nlm
Bulletin:
235797
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Information on thin or blotchy paint inspection procedure. *nlm
Bulletin:
236197
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
This bulletin involves oil canning noise coming from box area. *nlm
Bulletin:
236797
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
This bulletin involves upper rear corner of front door contacts upper front corner of cargo door
Bulletin:
236897
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Concerns with water leaking into vehicle through side cowl panel. *nlm
Bulletin:
182997A
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Concerns with vehicle bucking. *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:
080699A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Customers may complain of radio interference to / from two way radio receivers. *tt
Bulletin:
084299
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
A condition with the fuel gauge reading full for an excessive period of time. *tt
Bulletin:
020699A
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
This bulletin mentions that the front wheel bearing grease is evident on the bearing seal area. *tt
Bulletin:
788
Component:
072000 fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Summary:
The low pressure fuel supply tube may fracture and leak fuel.
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:
084399
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject regarding central timer module software update when a wiper module is replaced. *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:
083299
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Vehicles may experience radio interference to/from two-way radio receivers. *mjs
Bulletin:
233599REVA
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs
Bulletin:
081600
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Concerns with a buzz noise coming from the front door speaker(s). *tt
Bulletin:
090700
Component:
075000 fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system
Summary:
Subject pertaining to air filter service. *tt
Bulletin:
140300
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding maintenance to the water-in-fuel sensor probes due to possible fuel contamination. *tt
Bulletin:
082300
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject regarding plastic boot to protect the electrical harness b+ end terminal at the generator. *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:
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:
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:
0800600REV
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
Bulletin:
0200101
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some customers may experience a situation in which the rear of the vehicle sits too high to attach their fifth wheel or goose neck trailer to the trailer hitch turnable. *jb
Bulletin:
1801500A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Customer may complain of poor driveability when winter fuel is used to power the engine. or, the customer may complain of a hard or no-start condition, while the engine is at normal operating temperatures, when using any type of good qual
Bulletin:
0900201
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Vehicles that are used for extended heavy trailer hauling purposes may experience a loss of exhaust manifold bolt torque. *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:
0801301
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject regarding radio connector repair kit. *tt
Bulletin:
1801401
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding performance enhancements, hard starting and / or idle speed fluctuations for severe cold weather environments. *tt
Bulletin:
2100601
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj
Bulletin:
0900601
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Vehicles may experience oil pan gasket leaks.*slc
Bulletin:
1801901
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience cold idle engine warming *slc
Bulletin:
2302701
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
0900401
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Customer may complain of high oil consumption, grey oil smoke coming out of the exhaust or breather tube, or mechanical knocking. *tt
Bulletin:
0900202
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding crankcase breather overflow. *slc
Bulletin:
2301502
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *slc
Bulletin:
1801902A
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Revision of flash process for new engine control module (ecm) from cummins. *slc this bulletin supersedes bulletin 18-019-02 dated june 17, 2002. *tt
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:
1400202A
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Information on tampering with vp44 fuel pump on cummins diesel engine. *tt
Bulletin:
1400202
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Information on tampering with vp44 fuel pump on cummins diesel engines. *tt
Bulletin:
0900802
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine knock or rattle sound when climbing a long grade and towing a heavy trailer. *tt
Bulletin:
1803003
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Generic cummins engine control module (pcm) procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
1803003A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Generic cummins engine control module (pcm) procedure. *tt this bulletin replaced 18-030-03. *tt this bulletin replaced 18-030-03a dated 10/17/03. to also include 2005 ram truck. *tt
Bulletin:
1100605
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Illuminated mil as the result of a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0420 - catalyst efficiency, or may have failed a california smog or state i/m test but without an illuminated mil, or a rattling sound from the underside of the vehicle. cat

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