NHTSA Recall 03V077000: Exterior (visibility)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 195,500 vehicles. It affects 2002 Dodge RAM 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V077000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | C10 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES › EXTERIOR |
| Report received | March 10, 2003 |
| Owner notification | April 10, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain pickup trucks, the detent system on the exterior mirror housings may lose the functionality.
Safety risk
This could potentially affect rearward field of vision, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a mirror detent retainer kit to correct this condition. Owner notification began on april 10, 2003. 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. C10.customers can 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 03V077000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge RAM 1500 | 2002 |
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.