NHTSA Recall 01V008000: Suspension: rear
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,400 vehicles. It affects 2001 Dodge RAM.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V008000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 966 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR |
| Report received | January 5, 2001 |
| Owner notification | February 5, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: quad cab pickup trucks equipped with a camper package and overload springs. The rear axle spacer plate could lead to deformation of the upper spring plate during assembly of the axle to the vehicle resulting a soft joint.
Safety risk
The soft joint could cause the rear axle u-bolts to lose clamp load, resulting in displacement of the rear axle and a loss of vehicle control. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the spacer plates and the spring plates will be replaced. Owner notification began february 5, 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
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 01V008000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge RAM | 2001 |
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.