NHTSA Recall 01V184000: Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on June 5, 2001, covering an estimated 212 vehicles. It affects 2001 Dodge RAM.

212

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

2001

owners notified (June 4)

NHTSA campaign	01V184000
Manufacturer campaign	985
Component	WHEELS › LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Report received	June 5, 2001
Owner notification	June 4, 2001
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: vans. A substitute wheel lug nut tightening process may not have been sufficient to assure proper torque of the lug nuts.

Safety risk

Improper wheel lug nut torque could allow a wheel to loosen and cause a crash without warning.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the wheel lug nuts for proper torque and correct if necessary. Owner notification began june 4, 2001. All owners have been contacted.

Vehicles covered by recall 01V184000

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.