Model year record

2001 Dodge RAM 1500

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,373 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V504000

Tires

Component: Tires
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 214
Reported to NHTSA: 2003-12-10
Owners notified: 2003-12-22

Defect description

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."

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V153000

Air bags

Component: Air bags
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 216,100
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-05-08
Owners notified: 2001-06-18

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. NOTE: THE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE BUILT AT THE WARREN ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; ST. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT ("J" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 19, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; LAGO ALBERTO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("M" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; AND SALTILLO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("G" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000. IMPORTANT: VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALREADY HAD THE PROPER CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL. IN ADDITION, 1997-2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL.

Safety risk

WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2001. ALSO SOME 1997-200 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Structure	483	75,000 mi
Unknown or other	114	66,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	59	57,000 mi
Electrical system	57	88,117 mi
Structure: body	46	90,000 mi
Air bags	45	80,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	38	78,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	35	38,000 mi
Tires	28	58,400 mi
Steering	26	53,000 mi
Suspension	23	46,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	21	87,000 mi
Power train	16	90,740 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	15	34,756 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint	15	39,380 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch	14	84,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	14	36,800 mi
Suspension: front	13	60,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	13	119,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	12	69,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	12	60,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	11	74,000 mi
Exterior lighting	11	105,019 mi
Equipment	10	62,250 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	10	103,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	10	45,000 mi
Service brakes	9	112,000 mi
Wheels	7	110,373 mi
Steering: column	6	57,389 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)	6	47,000 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments	6	71,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	5	45,000 mi
Engine	5	144,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	5	140,000 mi
Structure: frame and members	5	88,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	4	40,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft	4	60,544 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	4	24,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber	4	44,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt	4	80,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	4	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables	3	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	3	70,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	3	105,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	3	—
Power train: manual transmission	3	59,400 mi
Seat belts	3	106,190 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	3	15,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	3	18,000 mi
Structure: body: hood	3	93,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	3	49,273 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	3	39,035 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	3	45,000 mi
Visibility	3	60,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	2	602,800 mi
Electrical system: ignition	2	88,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly	2	—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	2	—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	2	4,867 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	2	120,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	2	—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch	2	20,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	2	114,590 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	2	61,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	2	62,000 mi
Interior lighting	2	58,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	2	70,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	2	54,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly	2	28,414 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	2	84,710 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	2	16,500 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	2	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections	2	47,520 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm	2	38,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	2	220,000 mi
Structure: body: door	2	755,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	2	79,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm	2	57,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub	2	51,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire	2	35,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	2	80,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core	2	15,000 mi
Air bags: on-off switch assembly	1	40,000 mi
Air bags: side/window	1	54,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	1	—
Electrical system: ignition: module	1	44,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	1	—
Electrical system: wiring	1	61,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)	1	465 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	1	—
Equipment: mechanical	1	55,703 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	53,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	1	140,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	1	29,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	1	—
Seat belts: front	1	51,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage	1	—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	1	95,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor	1	36,500 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing	1	—
Service brakes, air: antilock: interconnecting assembly(wiring)	1	4,867 mi
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	—
Service brakes, electric	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	1	602,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	1	45,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	1	9,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	1	114,590 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings	1	37,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders	1	53,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector	1	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	1	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	1	67,445 mi
Steering: linkages	1	33,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments	1	20,300 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm	1	49,273 mi
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly	1	33,000 mi
Suspension: rear	1	61,300 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf	1	35,000 mi
Tires: bead	1	111,955 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	1	—
Vehicle speed control: cables	1	101,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	1	130,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	1	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	1	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	1	32,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	1	37,890 mi

The 2000 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.