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NHTSA 01V289📅 Sep 21, 2001

2001 Dodge RAM recall: tires

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: certain 2500 wagons were equipped with incorrect load range tires.

💥 The risk

This could cause a tire to blow out if the vehicle is operated at the maximum gross vehicle weight. .

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the load range 'd' tires with correct load range 'e' tires. Owner notification began september 24, 2001. 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V289000
Manufacturer recall #
995
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
151
Component
TIRES
Owner phone
1-800-853-1403
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 24, 2001
Built
May 1, 2001 – Jun 30, 2001
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Daimlerchrysler recall no.995. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V289 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V289?

2001 Dodge RAM. 151 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Dodge dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-853-1403.