Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
04V385000DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 06/22/2004 to 07/07/2004V (Vehicle)226108/13/2004MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC08/03/200408/11/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain pick-up trucks equipped with 4.7l engines, the generator wiring harness may short circuit due to contact with a valve cover stud.
Consequence SummaryA short circuit in the generator harness can cause an under hood fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the alternator wiring insulation for damage and repair and add a tie-strap clip to the valve cover stud to retain the wiring. this recall began on august 13, 2004. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NotesRecall no. d34.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
140020503/17/200510013705Inactive throttle body in cold ambient temperatures. 2005 dodge ram *sc04/25/2005
180040501/12/200510012325Erroneous diagnostic trouble codes. *eh02/24/2005
180360409/03/200410010487Malfunction indicator lamp diagnostic trouble code p2097 p2099. *tt11/29/2004
180210405/04/200410007936Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illlumination diagnostic trouble codes p0401, p0403, p0404, p0405, p0406. *mj07/16/2004
180100403/02/200410006449Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) p0403, p0404, p0405, p0406. *tt05/03/2004
031111/25/200310006305Recommended 12v switched accessory sources. this is a fisher service bulletin. *mr04/28/2004
180020402/03/200410005985Erroneous diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) p0335 or p0340 crankshaft or camshaft position lost. *tt04/05/2004
180030402/03/2004180430310005984Poor air conditioner performance, slow fuel gauge response, and diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) p0341 and p1757. *tt04/05/2004

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
09/06/2011106000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram. the contact stated that the driver side door would not unlock with the key fob remote or manually. the contact had to enter the vehicle through the passenger side door or the rear driver side door. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated that the door actuator needed to be replaced. the dealer vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 106,000. kmj
09/06/2011106000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram. the contact stated the driver side door does not unlock with the key less entry remote or the key. the contact had to enter the vehicle through the passenger side door or the rear driver side door. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated the door autcherlator needed to be replaced. the dealer replaced the driver side door autcherlator. the failure mileage was 106,000. jo
03/08/201168762
 Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram. the contact stated that the vehicle instrument panel, brake lights and headlights were failing. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the failure was diagnosed as a defective fuse box which would need replacing. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 68,762.
03/08/201168762
 Tl - the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram. the contact stated that the vehicle instrument panel, brake lights, and headlights were failing. the vehicle was taken to a local shop who diagnosed the fuse box to be defective and had to be replace. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 68,762. pm
08/01/201084000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. after starting the vehicle the contact noticed that none of the electrical components in the vehicle would function. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. the vehicle has not been repaired and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 84000. bml
08/25/2010
 2004 dodge ram. when pressing down the left turn switch to turn left, the right turn signal flashes...the opposite happens when you press the turn signal switch up to turn right. also, the windshield wipers randomly stop working while in operation. this is a very very frequest problem with dodges, please address!
02/09/200644000105/01/2004
 2004 dodge durango w/5.7 liter hemi engine just stalled/shut off on its own when going up a parking garage ramp at approximately 15 mph. lost all power to power steering and brakes. had to come to a complete stop, place in park, and then restarted without any problem. have had vehicle since may of 2004 and this is the first time this problem has happened. very concerned since i have seen other complaints with same exact problem. *nm
12/01/20041800001/01/2004
 Dt: the consumer's vehicle would turn off while braking around turns. as a result the power brakes and steering went out. *nm
04/01/20051200412/18/2003
 The vehicle continuously stalled in traffic. the consumer was recently driving the vehicle, and the vehicle shut off in the middle of the intersection. after the dealer serviced the vehicle which included replacing the computer, the vehicle's problems still exist. *ak the last fix and the third time the incident occurred, the vehicle lost over 3 miles to the gallon of gas. the dealer stated that they programmed the software to run rich, which in return, burns more gas. *sc *jb
12/08/20044
 The electrical system went out which caused the speedometer, brake and tail lights not to operate. the consumer will take the vehicle to the dealer for repair for the fourth time this year. *jb
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
12/26/20042965308/05/2004
 Car stalls when driving, no reason. no codes generated per dealer. also have a problem with horn beeping at random times sometimes days apart. this truck is not driven for a week at times. *ak there may be a correlation between the intermittant horn sounding and the failing ignition. the security system wiring harness and keyless entry system may be tied to an ignition kill switch when the defective keyless entry system triggers the horn. when driving, the horn may not sound as a key is in the ignition and/or the vehicle is exceeding 15 mph may disconnect the final circuit driving the horn. remnants of a security system wiring may exist whether or not the vehilcle comes equipped with a security system or not. this would explain why no failure codes are ever found. i will go to dealer and ask them to replace keyless electronic module to stop the horn from triggering at random times and hopefully fix stalling problems.