NHTSA Recall 01V253000: Electrical system: wiring
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 98,000 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Dodge RAM.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V253000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 990 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | August 2, 2001 |
| Owner notification | August 27, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: vans and wagons not equipped with power front seats. In the presence of road salt, water, and possibly other debris, the power seat connector located beneath the driver's seat could develop a high resistive short circuit that cycles the circuit breaker.
Safety risk
If the circuit breaker cycles for an extended period of time, heat could build up in the connector, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Owners will receive instructions for removing the circuit breaker from the fuse panel. If an owner desires, their dealer can perform the repair. Owner notification began august 27, 2001. Owners who 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 01V253000
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.