Recall 04V-221: 2004 Dodge RAM 1500, 2004 Dodge RAM 2500

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 2004, covering about 6,183 vehicles.

NHTSA number
04V-221
Report date
May 6, 2004
Vehicles affected
6,183
Owners notified
May 5, 2004

The problem

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.'

The 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.

The fix

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).

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
ComponentEquipment › Other › Labels
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number04V221000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Dodge RAM 15002004All years
Dodge RAM 25002004All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 04V-221?

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.'

How is recall 04V-221 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.