NHTSA Recall 01V038000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,000 vehicles. It affects 2000 Dodge RAM.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V038000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 971 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | February 12, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 8, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Some vehicles may have inadequate clearance between the front tire/wheel and the brake hose/ABS sensor wire assembly. During full lock turns, it is possible for the tire or wheel to contact the brake hose/ABS sensor wire assembly.
Safety risk
This could ultimately result in wire damage and/or a hole in the brake line, affecting brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front brake hose assemblies, and the ABS sensor wire will be inspected and replaced if necessary. Owner notification began march 8, 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 01V038000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge RAM | 2000 |
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.