3500 4x4 Pickup V10-488 8.0L Magnum (1994)
The front suspension coil spring towers on about 65,000 of the above trucks may crack and separate from the frame. If this occurs, the rear brake tube
can be severed, resulting in a partial brake system loss and increased stopping distance. The increased stopping distance can cause an accident without
warning.
Repair
Both front coil spring towers must be inspected for cracks. Trucks without cracked towers must have a coil spring tower reinforcement bracket welded
onto each existing coil spring tower. Trucks with a cracked right and/or left coil spring tower must have the cracked coil spring tower(s) replaced in
addition to welding on the reinforcement brackets. All welding must be performed by a qualified welder.
Alternate Transportation
If inspection determines that coil spring tower replacement is required and the truck must be held overnight, dealers should attempt to minimize customer
inconvenience by placing the owner in a loaner vehicle.
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the DIAL System. Claims submitted will be used by DaimlerChrysler to record recall
service completions and provide dealer payments.
Use one of the listed labor operation numbers and time allowances as shown.
Add the cost of the recall parts package(s) plus applicable dealer allowance to your claim.
