NHTSA Recall 04V221000: Labels (equipment)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,183 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Dodge RAM 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V221000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | D24 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | May 6, 2004 |
| Owner notification | May 5, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
The vehicle certification label on some pickup trucks lists incorrect tire, wheel, and recommended inflation pressure information which does not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars.'
Safety risk
Installing the incorrect tire/rim sizes and loading the vehicle to the weights shown on the label can cause tire failure and result in a crash without warning.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with vehicle certification label overlays containing the corrected information relative to vehicle tire and rim size, and recommended inflation pressure. This recall began on may 5, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
Daimlerchrysler recall no. D24.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 04V221000
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.