2002 DODGE RAM Recalls (6)
- Campaign:
- 02V159000 on 06/12/2002
- Component:
- Power train:axle assembly
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/2001 - 11/29/2001
- Affected:
- 46,000
- Defect:
- On certain 4x4 pickup trucks, the rear axle flange weld to the axle tube could fatigue and allow the brake caliper assembly to rotate.
- Consequence:
- During rotation, the brake line could separate from the caliper resulting in a brake fluid loss in the rear brake hydraulic system.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install rear brake caliper reinforcements on the rear axle assemblies. owner notification began december 9, 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:
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. b20.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:
- 06E049000 on 06/04/2006
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Affected:
- 27,176
- Defect:
- Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- Consequence:
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- Correction:
- Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.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:
- 07E066000 on 08/28/2007
- Component:
- Equipment:electrical
- Affected:
- 175
- Defect:
- Certain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5th wheel rv travel trailers. due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the trailer lights may not operate properly.
- Consequence:
- If the trailer lights are not working properly, a vehicle crash can occur.
- Correction:
- All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket cequent tow packages and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler, gmc, or ford vehicles.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:
- 09E009000 on 03/12/2009
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Affected:
- 1,364
- Defect:
- Chrysler is recalling 1,364 windshield wiper modules, p/n 55077098aj, sold during the 2008 and 2009 calendar year for use as aftermarket replacement equipment on my 2002-2009 dodge ram pickup trucks. these wiper module assemblies may be susceptible to water intrusion that could result in partial or complete loss of windshield wiper capability.
- Consequence:
- When the wiper system fails, the operator will have reduced visibility which could result in a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the wiper module assemblies with vented wiper motor housings free of charge. the safety recall began on august 28, 2009. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes:
- Chrysler's recall no. j11.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:
- 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> .
2002 DODGE RAM TSBs (64)
- 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:
- 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:
- 1900701
- Component:
- 015300 steering:hydraulic power assist:power steering fluid
- Summary:
- Information on new power steering fluid.*slc
- Bulletin:
- 2302101
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Information regarding body fits. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 0801601
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Information regarding vehicles equipped with radios will have a new locking radio antenna connector. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 2302701
- Component:
- 135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
- Summary:
- Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01024
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Subject regarding reports of inoperative tachometer. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01025
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.7l or 5.9l engines may exhibit a condition in which the oil pressure gauge may intermittently drop to zero. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2303301
- Component:
- 221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
- Summary:
- Customers may notice a slight rocking or chucking movement in the seat track when the customer accelerates the vehicle or applies the brakes. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2300602
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Concerns with water leak at grab handle. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1802901
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where in the oil pressure gauge intermittently drops to zero. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2300202
- Component:
- 162800 structure:body:hood
- Summary:
- Subject regarding hood distortion/ low spots. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 4850306
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information on rke transmitter programming. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 4850306
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information on trailer tow wiring. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 0300102
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- The front axle disconnet system. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0200302
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Subject regarding a toe in specification change. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 2301502
- Component:
- 135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
- Summary:
- Subject regarding the outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 02006
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject regarding left and right cam sprocket bolts not torqued to correct specification. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 02007
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Subject regarding 4.7l crankshaft to bedplate interference. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 02008
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Subject regarding trucks that were built with incorrect steering gears. *slc
- 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:
- 2200102
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Chrome wheel care. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 0800702
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Subject regarding remote keyless entry programming procedures. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 1400102
- Component:
- 071110 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
- Summary:
- Subject regarding fuel cap difficult to remove. *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:
- 02003A
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Subject regarding crankshaft position sensor signal, vehicles equipped with the 3.7 l engine, also refer to 02003. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 1802002
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Flash programming failure recovery. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 2300602A
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- A condition may exist where water leaks at the grab handle. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2303502
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Information on additional plastic retainers to secure the grille guard plastic cover to the vertical bar. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2303602
- Component:
- 132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
- Summary:
- A condition may exist where water leaks from the rear window (back light). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2100202
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Subject regarding revision in diagnostic procedures and labor operation times for re transmissions. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0300202
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Information on the use of synthetic rear axle lubricant. *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:
- 1400102A
- Component:
- 071110 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
- Summary:
- Fuel cap difficult to remove. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0802302
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Weak am radio reception. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 30800203
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Condenser fan inoperative due to open fuse. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2200303
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Vibration at highway speeds. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0800403
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Electro mechanical instrument cluster - erroneous indicator lamps. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0802303
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Intermittent locking/unlocking of doors without activating the power door lock switch. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1803003
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Generic cummins engine control module (pcm) procedure. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0703
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- Procedures for servicing the seat belt latch plate cinch bar. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0703
- Component:
- 015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
- Summary:
- Procedure for removal of the power steering pulley. *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:
- 1803603
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Engine idle fluctuation. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1803002
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Engine undershoots idle when the vehicle is stopped, in gear.*mr
- Bulletin:
- 0900904
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Vacuum pump service. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 10023
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Correct fuse number and capacity for the 2002 instrument cluster. service information tuneups. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 10023
- Component:
- 012000 steering:column
- Summary:
- Steering column service. information. service information tuneups. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0801505
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Powertrain control module initialization. *sc
- Bulletin:
- 10182004
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Maintenance schedule information. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 10182004
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Stabilizer bar link nut torque specs changed. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 10182004
- Component:
- 045300 service brakes, air:disc:rotor
- Summary:
- Minimun rear rotor thickness. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 05002
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- New water pump for 3.7l engine - no longer common with 4.7l. advanced service information #05-002. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2500106
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system freezes in extreme cold ambient temperatures. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 06003
- Component:
- 022000 suspension:rear
- Summary:
- Rear suspension vibration while driving at highway speeds. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0803006
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Powertrain control module initialization. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 2301307
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Trailer towing mirror - new mirror glass locking tab - new removal procedure. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 2500108
- Component:
- 063110 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
- Summary:
- Positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system freezes in extreme cold ambient temperatures -- involves installing revised pcv system components. *nj
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