NHTSA Recall 00V107000: Trailer hitches
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 357,000 vehicles. It affects 1998–2000 Dodge RAM.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V107000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 872 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | April 11, 2000 |
| Owner notification | April 24, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with optional trailer hitch. The trailer hitch side brackets were manufactured using material with insufficient strength.
Safety risk
Brackets built without proper material could fatigue and fracture in the area where the trailer hitch mounts to the frame.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V107000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.