Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
01V184000DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 05/11/2001 to 05/15/2001V (Vehicle)21206/04/2001MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC06/05/200106/05/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: vans. a substitute wheel lug nut tightening process may not have been sufficient to assure proper torque of the lug nuts.
Consequence SummaryImproper wheel lug nut torque could allow a wheel to loosen and cause a crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the wheel lug nuts for proper torque and correct if necessary. owner notification began june 4, 2001. all owners have been contacted.
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Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
WHEELS
09/16/2011201000
 On my way to work, as usual, on a slightly bumpy part of the highway my steering wheel and front end started vibrating so violently that i almost lost control. i could barely hold the steering wheei; and could not steer at all; all i could do was start braking and come to a stop. i got out and checked my tires and front end and everything appeared normal. i continued to work at about 40 mph (i had gone to work early so no traffic) . at 8:00 i called my local mechanic and took it to him to check out what happened. he check everything and nothing showed. the next day it happened again; then again 2 days later. about 2 weeks later i took pickup in for regular oil/fuel/air filter change service. he test drove with me along and i explained further what happened. he said he has seen it before with dodge 2500 & 3500 and it has been labeled the dodge death wobble. i thank god i was not in a busy traffic area.
09/13/20041
 A loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front driver's side. driver's side wheel fell off. consumer had the vehicle towed to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that wheel and tire needed to be replaced. *ak
03/01/200362000104/01/2001
 There was a noise when a turn was made, the dealer stated the front wheels were wobbling.*jb. if kept on driving wheels would fall off. *ak
05/22/20023
 Wheel axle hub nuts have backed up three times while consumer was driving. due to this problem brakes on front left side became prematurely worn. contacted dealer. *ak *slc
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
12/09/2002
 Wheel bearing shaft nut does not lock, in result of the problem there is a squeaky noise while driving. mr
WHEELS - RIM
01/01/19011
 Rims for 2001 dodge ram customer states the 4 mag wheels rims have major cracks and wants to be reimbursed for rims**cc *jb
07/20/2004600001
 The aluminum rims on three of the wheels were splitting and cracking along the sides. the consumer contacted the dealer. the dealer will do nothing to remedy the problem. please provide any further information. *jb
05/08/2001206/11/2000
 Consumer's son was driving at approximately 50 to 60 mph and vehicle drifted off on side of road, 6 to 8 inch drop, which caused right rear rim to bend, resulting in right rear axle breaking. a private mechanic informed consumer that axle did not fuse together properly.*ak *jb