2004 DODGE RAM Recalls (7)
- Campaign:
- 04V385000 on 08/10/2004
- Component:
- Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
- Manufactured:
- 06/21/2004 - 07/06/2004
- Affected:
- 2,261
- Defect:
- On certain pick-up trucks equipped with 4.7l engines, the generator wiring harness may short circuit due to contact with a valve cover stud.
- Consequence:
- A short circuit in the generator harness can cause an under hood fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the alternator wiring insulation for damage and repair and add a tie-strap clip to the valve cover stud to retain the wiring. this recall began on august 13, 2004. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes:
- Recall no. d34.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:
- 06E023000 on 03/13/2006
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:headlights
- Affected:
- 292,000
- Defect:
- Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which 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.
- Correction:
- Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began may 9, 2006. owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket headlamp assemblies manufactured by anzo and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger 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:
- 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:
- 09E001000 on 01/14/2009
- Component:
- Steering:linkages
- Affected:
- 18,000
- Defect:
- Chrysler is recalling 18,000 aftermarket steering linkages used for service on some my 2003 through 2008 dodge ram heavy duty pickup trucks. the subject linkages may experience drag link inner tie rod to pitman arm ball stud fracture, also, the steering linkage damper attaching bracket may yeild and shift on the linkage. the part numbers of the affected assemblies is 52122362aa through 52122362ad.
- Consequence:
- This could result in a loss of steering control and the restricted ability to turn the vehicle in one direction increasing the risk of a crash without warning.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the steering linkage drag link inner tie rod end assembly, and inspect the steering linkage damper bracket free of charge. the recall began on june 6, 2009. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes:
- Chrysler recall no. h46.customers 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:
- 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> .
2004 DODGE RAM TSBs (59)
- 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:
- 30
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Powertrain control module (pcm) electrical connector seal customer satisfaction notification no. c30. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0300104A
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- The axles are located considerably higher that the actual fluid level. filling the axle until the fluid comes out of the fill hole will over fill the axle, which could cause fluid foaming. *mn *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04001
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Some trucks equipped with the new high output diesel engine may have been built with exhaust clamps with welds that could crack and separate. rapid response transmittal 04-001. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2100104
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Transmission solenoid replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1800704
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- White smoke, engine stumble/misfire, or flat spot in engine performance. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1800604A
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Generic powertrain control module (pcm) procedure. *tt *mj this bulletin supersedes bulletin 18-006-04a dated 04/06/2004. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1800404
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Poor cab heat and/or slow engine warm up in cold ambient temperatures. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1800304
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Poor air conditioner performance, slow fuel gauge response, and diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) p0341 and p1757. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1800204
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Erroneous diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) p0335 or p0340 crankshaft or camshaft position lost. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04004
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Certain 2004 trucks equipped 8-1/4 in. or 9-1/4 in. rear axles may have been built with contaminated axle fluid. rapid response transmittal supplement a. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04004
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Certain 2004 trucks equipped 8-1/4 in. or 9-1/4 in. rear axles may have been built with contaminated axle fluid. rapid response transmittal. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 44
- Component:
- 103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
- Summary:
- Customer satisfaction no. c44. transmission cooler line on certain vehicles can transmit high pressure pulses when the vehicle is operated at heavy loads. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0311
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Recommended 12v switched accessory sources. this is a fisher service bulletin. *mr
- Bulletin:
- 1801004
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) p0403, p0404, p0405, p0406. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1801704
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Driveability and obd ii monitor improvements. flash. 3.7l. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2301104
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Bug deflector loose/rattling. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 06
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Tire, rim and inflation pressure information. customer satisfaction notification no. d06. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- Engine data label information. emissions recall no. d01. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04012
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Some trucks equipped with cummins diesel engines were built with engine block freeze plugs, which may not have sufficient interference fit to the block. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 19
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- The camshaft sprocket retaining bolts may not have been properly tightened. a loose cam sprocket bolt can back out and cause significant engine damage. customer satisfaction notification no. d19. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 23
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- The certification label on certain vehicles complies with federal regulations, but does not list the minimum tire/rim size and inflation pressure information. customer satisfaction notification no. d23. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1802104
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illlumination diagnostic trouble codes p0401, p0403, p0404, p0405, p0406. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 0300304
- Component:
- 105500 power train:driveline:differential unit
- Summary:
- Launch shudder. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0300404
- Component:
- 105500 power train:driveline:differential unit
- Summary:
- Axle whine. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04014
- Component:
- 021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
- Summary:
- Front wheel bearing hub mis-machined. rapid response transmittal #04-014. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1803404
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Electronic throttle control diagnostics. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2302904
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Front power window binds. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1803604
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator lamp diagnostic trouble code p2097 p2099. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0422
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- 5.7l engine long block repair / replace procedures. warranty planning & administration *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1901204
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Steering column snapping or ticking sound. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2300505
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Mud or dirt may accumulate on the rocker panel causing customers to complain that their clothing gets dirty when they enter or exit the vehicle. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1800405
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Erroneous diagnostic trouble codes. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 1400205
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Inactive throttle body in cold ambient temperatures. 2005 dodge ram *sc
- Bulletin:
- 0801505
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Powertrain control module initialization. *sc
- Bulletin:
- 2304304
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Transit film removal. 2006 chrysler pt cruiser, and 2005-2006 ram truck *sc
- 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:
- 1801305
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Idle fluctuation/diagnostic trouble codes. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1801705
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Long crank times in ambient temperatures below freezing. *tt
- Bulletin:
- E09
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- Emissions recall e09 - new veci labels. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1801605
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Throttle body coking. *tt
- 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:
- 1802705
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- All vehicles - evaporative leak detection monitor enhancement; ram quad cabs vehicles have cold start rough idle and malfunction indicator lamp illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0330, and/or p0740. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1400405
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Electronic fuel control (efc) actuator available for service. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1400305
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Cummins diesel diagnostics. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2101505
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 45rfe/545rfe trans - delayed engagement due to cooler return filter replacement. *sc
- 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:
- 1802206
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- 5.9l turbo-diesel engine system enhancements. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2200506
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Front end shimmy on 4x4 vehicles when traveling over rough surfaces in the road. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 0300306
- Component:
- 023000 suspension:multiple axle
- Summary:
- Axle fluid level. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 0803006
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Powertrain control module initialization. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 1802207
- Component:
- 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- 5.9l turbo - diesel engine system enhancements. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 1802907
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Generic powertrain control module (pcm) procedure. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 1803007
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Engine off-idle speed limit feature to protect turbocharger when vehicle is not moving. *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
- Bulletin:
- SB-14-001-10
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Dodge: electronic fuel control actuator (fca) available for service/new diagnostics available for dtc p0251. engine surges at idle or mil illumination. further investigation may identify dtc p0251-cp3 pump regulator control-diesel. if p0
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