NHTSA Recall 01V040000: Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 701,000 vehicles. It affects 1994–1999 Dodge RAM.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V040000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 973 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › HOOD › LATCH |
| Report received | February 12, 2001 |
| Owner notification | September 17, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain pickup trucks originally sold in or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa, and missouri. Corrosion of the return spring on the hood secondary latch could cause the mechanism to bind in the "release position."
Safety risk
If the primary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch. Owner notification began september 17, 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
Daimlerchrysler recall no.973.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 01V040000
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.