Model year record

2001 Dodge RAM 2500

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 565 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure14592,000 mi
Steering3940,000 mi
Unknown or other3378,964 mi
Structure: body2990,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1640,000 mi
Suspension1388,000 mi
Air bags1298,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel1255,756 mi
Suspension: front1280,000 mi
Electrical system10130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline9
Service brakes9129,329 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)935,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel865,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic881,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint845,000 mi
Air bags: frontal778,000 mi
Tires797,980 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine6125,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly640,000 mi
Wheels: rim680,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump532,787 mi
Latches/locks/linkages597,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system54,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint545,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel430,000 mi
Equipment432,787 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump473,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip474,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings479,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector4171,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt477,000 mi
Vehicle speed control4101,000 mi
Wheels4169,574 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash334,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3187,450 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system338,126 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3150,000 mi
Steering: column3
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device32 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly385,000 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments398,721 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire3150,000 mi
Trailer hitches379,500 mi
Engine2150,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling27,525 mi
Exterior lighting275,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights2143,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline286,128 mi
Power train298,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission291,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2100,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields254,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar238,686 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal299,151 mi
Visibility/wiper212,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system: software1192,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring175,000 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)167,980 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1110,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Equipment: other: labels1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch165,500 mi
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly110,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1100,000 mi
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system168,561 mi
Interior lighting1
Parking brake160,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1100,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Power train: driveline: universal joint191,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seats17,525 mi
Service brakes, electric163,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module175,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads141,966 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic14,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings193,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman160,000 mi
Steering: linkages1192,175 mi
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure: body: hood1147,000 mi
Structure: frame and members150,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing120,000 mi
Suspension: rear182,544 mi
Tires: bead1157,127 mi
Tires: sidewall119,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control130,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor170,000 mi
Visibility: windshield17,525 mi

The 2000 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has 3 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.