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NHTSA Recall 03V504000: Tires

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 214 vehicles. It affects 2000–2002 Dodge RAM 1500.

214
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2003
owners notified (December 22)
NHTSA campaign03V504000
Manufacturer campaignC40
ComponentTIRES
Report receivedDecember 10, 2003
Owner notificationDecember 22, 2003
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain 4x4 pickup trucks equipped with the snow plow preparation package, the tires supplied on some vehicles may have gross axle weight ratings that slightly exceed the maximum tire load capacity as defined in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Dealers will provide replacement p245/75r16 tires to meet the load carrying capacity specified on the vehicle certification label and accommodate the addition of a commercially available snow plow and hardware. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

Notes

Daimlerchrysler recall no. C40.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 03V504000

Make and modelModel years
Dodge RAM 15002000, 2001, 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.