Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
02V159000DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/2001 to 11/30/2001V (Vehicle)4600012/09/2002MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC06/13/200206/13/2002
Defect SummaryOn certain 4x4 pickup trucks, the rear axle flange weld to the axle tube could fatigue and allow the brake caliper assembly to rotate.
Consequence SummaryDuring rotation, the brake line could separate from the caliper resulting in a brake fluid loss in the rear brake hydraulic system.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install rear brake caliper reinforcements on the rear axle assemblies. owner notification began december 9, 2002. 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.
NotesDaimlerchrysler recall no. b20.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
030020207/01/2002635730Information on the use of synthetic rear axle lubricant. *tt10/30/2002
0200805/09/2002633987Subject regarding trucks that were built with incorrect steering gears. *slc09/26/2002
0102410/30/2001628200Subject regarding reports of inoperative tachometer. *tt03/06/2002
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
080300608/25/20060803006A10021239Powertrain control module initialization. *kb03/23/2007
210020207/08/2002635721Subject regarding revision in diagnostic procedures and labor operation times for re transmissions. *tt10/30/2002
210060103/16/2001211699621898Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj10/03/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
080150503/02/200510013731Powertrain control module initialization. *sc04/26/2005
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
030010202/11/2002632203The front axle disconnet system. *tt07/11/2002
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
1018200410/18/200410013996Minimun rear rotor thickness. *eh04/27/2005

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
PE02096CHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/26/200205/15/2003REAR AXLE FAILURE
 See attached report.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
PE02096CHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/26/200205/15/2003REAR AXLE FAILURE
 See attached report.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
01/05/200960000
 1) electrical problems. lights kept going in and out 2) dash cracking and crumbling. pieces falling into air vents and preventing windshield from defrosting! dangerous! could cause an accident. dash is in such bad shape that if passenger air bag were to be deployed it could kill someone due to flying pieces of hard plastic all over the vehicle. make dodge recall this product! what are you waiting for? you already have thousands of complaints for this problem!
01/21/2003
 Truck has been in the shop four times for the transmission. consumer states that while driving it feels as through the transmission is slipping. ph
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
06/01/200660000104/17/2006
 Dt*: the contact stated the driver exited the vehicle after putting it in park with the engine running. the vehicle began to roll backwards and a bystander got in and put the vehicle in park. there was minor damage done to the driver side door. the vehicle was not inspected by a mechanic. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v462000, regarding the automatic transmission; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 7/25/2006 - *nm
12/03/2004700001
 The consumer placed the vehicle into park, while exiting the vehicle the door knocked the consumer to the ground. the vehicle continued to roll into a creek. the consumer stated that the gear was in park, however she was not sure if it came out of park. the manufacture will be contacted. *jb
10/03/2002809/26/2002
 Complaint involving 2002 dodge ram truck.*mr (nar) the consumer has experienced ongoing problems with vehicle and requested that the dealership repurchase the vehicle. *cb
1
 Consumer noticed after placing vehicle in park vehicle started rolling backwards. *ak
3
 The vehicles steering, transmission and suspension failed. *ak *nlm
09/01/2002
 Transmission shifting erratic, climbing grade will not shift down to lower gears and then hard gas will cause it to downshift, but then immediately return to lower gear. when overdrive turned off, cannot get to downshift at all.*ak
08/25/2002
 While driving at any speed and with no warning the transmission will slip from 2nd to 3rd gear and will make a loud noise. it will be hard for consumer to control vehicle. dealer notified.*ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
04/26/2002503/14/2002
 Transfer case is leaking, vehicle has been taken into dealership five times already for transfer case leak, but solutions do not work. *akconsumer received no help from the dealership. consumer is requesting replacement of vehicle. also there was a noise coming from the front of vehicle, the passenger quad door will not open with the inner handle, the lock rods were out of adjustment. *jg
04/01/2002
 As a state trooper, i have had a rancher explain to me that three of his 2002 dodge 4x4 trucks have had the transfer case and drive axle explode. one incident sent a part through the floorboard of the truck into the cab. could these incidents be associated with the june 13, 2002 recall on brakes? the conversation came up when i told the rancher of my newly purchased dodge pick-up truck. thank you.*ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
10/13/20041
 The gear shift failed to move on its on. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. please fill in additional information. *jb
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
07/01/2002
 Vehicle excessively vibrates at around 40-50 mph. brought it to the dealer 3 times and finally on the 3rd visit they diagnosed the problem as the torque converter locked up at 45mph caused by lugging down the engine. they said it was normal for this style of truck, but then said they can only wait for tsb and possible trans controller flash. this problem is an annoyance and should be dealt with as soon as possible. dt
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
1
 Recall repair 02v159000 concerning truck axle flanges weld which may fatigueand allow brake caliper to rotate, causing rear brake tube to and leak, resulting in a partial brake loss and extended stopping distance were not done by dealer due to lack of parts. *ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
04/01/2002
 As a state trooper, i have had a rancher explain to me that three of his 2002 dodge 4x4 trucks have had the transfer case and drive axle explode. one incident sent a part through the floorboard of the truck into the cab. could these incidents be associated with the june 13, 2002 recall on brakes? the conversation came up when i told the rancher of my newly purchased dodge pick-up truck. thank you.*ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
01/01/200512000405/01/2002
 Truck began to vibrate dramatically upon braking. the rotors were warped, the brake pads in the front were too small and was causing the problem, a clunking noise had started coming from the rear as time progressed and returned after repairs. *sc at 30,000 miles the entire rear differentail went out.
10/17/20023670206/01/2002
 Pulled off interstate for gas and heard rear differential making a loud grinding noise. vehicle was pulling a small utility trailer. paint has been bubbling off the differential. dealer found entire differential and rear axle bearings needed to be replaced. repair was done at dealership, and upon returning home, the rear end failed again , same symptoms. entire differential and rear axle bearings were replaced a second time.***** dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis******769323. *ak *jb
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
2001/01/2002
 Rear end started howling very loudly. she started slowing down when the rear end locked up and the driveshaft fell out onto the road. mr