2000–2003 Dodge RAM recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain van and wagon vehicles equipped with 4-WHEEL antilock brake systems (ABS), aftermarket batteries may leak electrolyte onto the ABS control module connector, which CAN compromise sealing integrity of the connector.
💥 The risk
This may allow development of a short circuit in the connector, which could eventually lead to a fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the ABS control module connector for electrolyte damage and replace the connector as necessary. The recall will begin on september 27, 2004. Owners 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
- 04V185000
- Manufacturer recall #
- D20
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Vehicles affected
- 44,588
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-853-1403
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 27, 2004
- Built
- Jul 1, 1997 – Jun 30, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. D20.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).